to punch above one's weight

Definicja i znaczenie słowa „ punch above one's weight” po angielsku

to punch above one's weight
01

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

Dialectbritish flagBritish
to [punch] above {one's} weight definition and meaning
example
Przykłady
Singapore punches above its weight in the world economy.
02

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

to [punch] above {one's} weight definition and meaning
IdiomIdiom
InformalInformal
example
Przykłady
It can be intimidating to realize you're punching above your weight in a relationship.
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