to punch below one's 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

example
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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

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