punch above one's weight

Etymology


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

Verb

 * 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.
 * 2) * 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.
 * 1) * 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.

Translations

 * Bulgarian: надскачам се
 * Czech: překročit svůj stín
 * Finnish: ylittää kykynsä, yrittää liikoja
 * French: s'attaquer à plus fort que soi, s'en prendre à plus fort que soi
 * German: über seine Grenzen hinaus wachsen
 * Polish: występować lepiej, niż się oczekiwało, wystąpić lepiej, niż się oczekiwało
 * Russian: пры́гнуть вы́ше головы́
 * Spanish: coger cajita