punch above one's weight
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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
to [punch] above {one's} weight definition and meaning
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to be in a sexual or romantic relationship with someone who is perceived by others as one's superior in many different ways
to [punch] above {one's} weight definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "punch above one's weight" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "punch above one's weight" is unknown, but it is thought to have originated in the boxing ring. In boxing, a fighter who is shorter or lighter than his opponent is said to be "punching above his weight" if he is able to defeat his opponent. It can also be used to describe a romantic relationship in which one partner is perceived as being more attractive or successful than the other.

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