punch above one's weight

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Определение punch above one's weight в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь

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.

Расстановка переносов

punch a·bove one's weight

Турецкое произношение

pʌnç ıbʌv wʌnz weyt

Синонимы

overachieve

Антонимы

underachieve, punch below one's weight

Произношение

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

Этимология

() An allusion to the sport of boxing.