To reach beyond one's limits; to be more capable than an expected limitation.

simple past tense and past participle of punch above

present participle of punch above

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of punch above

(idiomatic) To (attempt to) achieve or perform at a higher level than would be expected based on one's preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments.

simple past tense and past participle of punch above one's weight.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of punch above one's weight

present participle of punch above one's weight.