punch below one's weight

短语

发音

AU

词形变化

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

别名

hit below one's weight

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To achieve or perform at a level lower than should be expected based on one's preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments.

    习语

词源

An allusion to the sport of boxing, where contenders fight in various weight classes.

来源：wiktionary