punch below one's weight

English

An allusion to the sport of boxing, where contenders fight in various weight classes.

punch below one's weight

(idiomatic) To achieve or perform at a level lower than should be expected based on one's preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments.
- 2001 Sept. 29, "For men who should know better," Telegraph (UK) (retrieved 23 Dec. 2009):
  But the overall effect is flimsy and insubstantial, a gifted writer punching well below his weight.

单词	punch below one's weight
释义	punch below one's weight English Alternative forms hit below one's weight Etymology An allusion to the sport of boxing, where contenders fight in various weight classes. Verb punch below one's weight (idiomatic) To achieve or perform at a level lower than should be expected based on one's preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments. 2001 Sept. 29, "For men who should know better," Telegraph (UK) (retrieved 23 Dec. 2009): But the overall effect is flimsy and insubstantial, a gifted writer punching well below his weight. Synonyms underachieve Antonyms overachieve, punch above one's weight
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