punch above one's weight

Meaning: (idiomatic)To (attempt to)achieveorperformat a higher level than would be expected based on one'spreparation,attributes,rank, or pastaccomplishments.2008December 11, David Charter, “Ireland takes a gamble on new Lisbon vote”, inThe Times‎[1], London, retrieved23 December 2009:Ireland's current commissioner,Charlie McCreevy, is such a high-profile and outspoken figure whopunches above his weightin Brussels in the important role of internal market commissioner.2011January 29, Chris Bevan, “Torquay 0 – 1 Crawley Town”, inBBC Sport‎[2], archived fromthe originalon14 January 2016:Having spent more than £500,000 on players last summer,Crawleycan hardly be classed as minnows but they have stillpunchedwayabove their weightand this kind of performance means no-one will relish pulling them out of the hat in Sunday's draw.2017Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King MidasI can see why you love her so much. You're definitelypunching above your weight.

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