punch above one's weight
Pronunciation Verb
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Pronunciation Verb
punch above one's weight
- (idiomatic) To (attempt to) achieve or perform at a higher level than would be expected based on one's preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments.
- 2017 Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas
- I can see why you love her so much. You're definitely punching above your weight.
- 2017 Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas
- French: s'attaquer à plus fort que soi, s'en prendre à plus fort que soi
- Russian: пры́гнуть вы́ше головы́
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