punch above your weight

punch above your weight
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1) a country or organization that is punching above its weight has more influence internationally than its size would suggest

Many would consider Britain's role in Kosovo to be a prime example of a small country punching above its weight.

2) if you say that someone is punching above their weight, you mean that they are having a romantic relationship with someone who is a lot more attractive than they are

My husband was informed after his work Christmas party that he is punching above his weight.


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