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

Визначення та значення слова « punch below one's weight» англійською мовою

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 

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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 

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