to punch above one's weight

Définition et signification de « punch above one's weight » en anglais

to punch above one's weight

jouer dans la cour des grands, s'attaquer à plus fort que soi, présumer de ses forces

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

Dialect

British

Exemples

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

Exemples

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.

Mots Proches

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