to punch above one's weight

Определение и значение слова « punch above one's weight» на английском языке

to punch above one's weight
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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
Примеры
Villa have punched above their weight all season and it will be a remarkable achievement if they finish fifth.
02

делать что-то на уровне, который считается за пределами способностей

to be romantically involved with someone who is considered more socially desirable than oneself
to [punch] above {one's} weight definition and meaning
Idiom
Informal
Примеры
He feels like he's punching above his weight dating someone so accomplished.
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