hit above one's weight

A form of punch above one's weight — To (attempt to) achieve or perform at a higher level than would be expected based on one's preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments.

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Meanings

verbhit above one's weight (third-person singular simple present hits above one's weight, present participle hitting above one's weight, simple past and past participle hit above one's weight)

present singular third person hits above one's weight · participle present hitting above one's weight

  1. alternativeidiomaticAlternative form of punch above one's weight.
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Chicago

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