punch above one's weight

短语

发音

US /pʌntʃ əˈbʌv wʌnz weɪt/
AU
UK /pʌntʃ əˈbʌv wʌnz weɪt/

词形变化

punched above one's weight punches above one's weight 三单 punches above one's weight punching above one's weight punching above one's weight 现在分词 punched above one's weight 过去式 punched above one's weight 过去分词

别名

punch punch above one's weight class hit above one's weight

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To (attempt to) achieve or perform at a higher level than would be expected based on one's preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments.

    习语

    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.

词源

An allusion to a boxer who punches more powerfully than other boxers in the same weight class.

来源：wiktionary