to  punch  below one's weight
punch
pʌnʧ
panch
below
bɪləʊ
bilew
<i>one's</i>
weɪt
veit
weight

Definitie en betekenis van "punch below one's weight"in het Engels

to punch below one's weight
01

*to perform, achieve, or do something at a level that is considered to be lower than one's abilities, talents, or personal attributes 

Voorbeelden
The Oscar-winning actor is truly punching below his weight in this new film, with a performance that is dull at best and downright amateurish at worst. 
02

*to be romantically or sexually involved with someone who is considered by others to be inferior in physical appearance, intelligence, or success 

Voorbeelden
Carla? Victor's definitely punching below his weight at this point. 
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