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.
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.
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.
by JasperHarrison January 03, 2011
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.
by gutshot74 September 21, 2011
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?
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?
by Melbourne696969 April 20, 2013
kev with your big nose and gammon ears you are punching above your weight going out with natasha...like well above. that girl is hot.
by Kevsbiatch January 27, 2015