punch above

English

Etymology

Shortened from punch above one's weight.

Verb

punch above (third-person singular simple present punches above, present participle punching above, simple past and past participle punched above)

  1. To reach beyond one's limits; to be more capable than an expected limitation.
    My team has always punched above our small size and stature.
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