to punch above one's weight

Definición y significado de "punch above one's weight"en inglés

to punch above one's weight

estar por encima de tus capacidades

to succeed or try to succeed in doing something that often demands more power, ability, money, etc. than one has

Dialect

British

Ejemplos

Singapore punches above its weight in the world economy.

The small-town mayor has been punching above her weight recently, going head-to-head with federal lawmakers over the issue of immigration reform.

to be romantically involved with someone who is considered more socially desirable than oneself

Idiom

Informal

Ejemplos

He feels like he's punching above his weight dating someone so accomplished.

She joked that she's definitely punching above her weight with her new partner.

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