punch above one's weight

动词 v.
中文释义
英 /pʌntʃ əˈbʌv wʌnz weɪt/    美 /pʌntʃ əˈbʌv wʌnz weɪt/

英文释义

动词 v.
  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. idiomatic
    — Ireland's current commissioner, Charlie McCreevy, is such a high-profile and outspoken figure who punches above his weight in Brussels in the important role of internal market commissioner.

词形变化

punches above one's weight present,singular,third-person punching above one's weight participle,present punched above one's weight participle,past punched above one's weight past punch above one's weight class alternative hit above one's weight alternative

词汇关系

反义词
punch below one's weight underachieve

词源

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