English Dictionary

punch above one's weight

IPA（発音記号）

/pʌntʃ əˈbʌv wʌnz weɪt/

動詞

慣用表現

(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.

日本語の意味

自分の実力や所属の階層に見合わない、またはそれを超えた成果やパフォーマンスを発揮すること。 / 実力以上の結果を出す、期待以上の成果を上げる

With the right strategy, anyone can punch above one's weight and beat more experienced opponents.

適切な戦略があれば、誰でも実力以上の活躍をして、より経験豊富な相手に勝つことができる。

意味（1）

(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.

Ireland's current commissioner, Charlie McCreevy, is such a high-profile and outspoken figure who punches above his weight in Brussels in the important role of internal market commissioner.

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

punching above one's weight （ participle present ）

punched above one's weight （ participle past ）

punched above one's weight （ past ）