English Dictionary

punch below one's weight

動詞

慣用表現

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

日本語の意味

自分の能力や実績に見合わない成果・パフォーマンスを発揮する / 持っている力量や実績に比較して期待外れの結果を出す / 備えている力に対して、予想に反して低いパフォーマンスに留まる

Despite being the favorite, the team continued to punch below one's weight in the playoffs, losing to underdogs in every round.

優勝候補でありながら、そのチームはプレーオフで期待を下回る戦いを続け、各ラウンドで格下の相手に敗れた。

意味（1）

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

But the overall effect is flimsy and insubstantial, a gifted writer punching well below his weight.

punches below one's weight （ present singular third-person ）

punching below one's weight （ participle present ）

punched below one's weight （ participle past ）

punched below one's weight （ past ）