punch above one's weight

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von punch above one's weight im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

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

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.

Silbentrennung

punch a·bove one's weight

Türkische aussprache

pʌnç ıbʌv wʌnz weyt

Synonyme

overachieve

Antonyme

underachieve, punch below one's weight

Aussprache

/ˈpənʧ əˈbəv ˈwənz ˈwāt/ /ˈpʌnʧ əˈbʌv ˈwʌnz ˈweɪt/

Etymologie

() An allusion to the sport of boxing.