hit above one's weight
hit above one's weight is the alternative form of punch above one's weight.
Meaning of punch above one's weight
Verb
punch above one's weight (third-person singular simple present punches above one's weight, present participle punching above one's weight, simple past and past participle punched 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.
- 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.2008 December 11, David Charter, “Ireland takes a gamble on new Lisbon vote”, in The Times, London, retrieved 23 Dec 2009
- Synonyms:
- overachieve
Forms of hit above one's weight
| third-person singular present | hits above one's weight |
|---|---|
| present participle | hitting above one's weight |
| past participle | hit above one's weight |
| past | hit above one's weight |
Questions about hit above one's weight
- What is hit above one's weight the alternative form of?
- Hit above one's weight is the alternative form of punch above one's weight.
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