hit below one's weight

A form of punch below one's weight — To achieve or perform at a level lower than should be expected based on one's preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments.

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Meanings

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

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

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

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