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pulling your weight 

You are not pulling your weight to finish this project on time.
pulling your weight by SamyEF January 29, 2018

punch above your weight 

1) To be in a situation that requires powers or abilities that one does not possess.

2) To be (temporarily) successful in such a situation.

From boxing; a fighter who is punching above his weight is fighting an opponent who is heavier and more dominant.
You're only a freshman, so take an intro class. Don't try to punch above your weight.

West Bromwich Albion are punching above their weight in the Premier League. They'll soon be back in the second division where they belong.

Jeff was punching above his weight when he was dating Liz. She's way too hot for him.

get your weight up 

"Get your weight up means I don't care if you're at school, I don't care if you're working at McDonald's, it's all about elevation in life. It's all about taking your life to the next step, and that's what I mean by that. I see a lot of people who run around here, man, and they just talk all the time about dope, and it ain't just about the streets and you getting your weight up. I know a lot of school cats who are trying to achieve their goals themselves, so whatever goals you achieve is getting your weight up." -Stank
Quit fuckin' around and get your weight up homie.
get your weight up by Erdos June 26, 2008

Punch above your weight 

\pənCH əˈbəv ˈyu̇r ˈwāt\ To pull or pick up someone who's better looking than you.
tr.v.
1. To punch above your weight

(a) It's so much easier to punch above your weight in a foreign country when you have an accent.

v.b.
2. How is it that Maynzie consistently punches above his weight?

punch above your weight 

Boxing idiom used to describe being in a situation where you're overmatched. Can be used in relation to other sports, as well as relationships.
"That fox was bound to leave you, Fat Albert. Next time, don't punch above your weight."
punch above your weight by gutshot74 September 21, 2011

put your weight down on it

verb phrase: to dominate; to take control of the situation; to make yours. reference: film "Godfather of Disco"
Justin says,"Dude, I'm gonna go up on the mike tonight and sing "We want fun" at Karaoke."
Bubba replys,"Yeah, put your weight down on it!"