# punch above one's weight

> English word · Verb · IPA /pʌntʃ əˈbʌv wʌnz weɪt/

## Definitions
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.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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