How to Pronounce "punch above your weight"
expression
PUNCH uh-BUV yor, YUR WAYT
PUNCH uh-BUV yaw WAYT
Definition
To perform better, compete, or achieve more than would be expected based on one's abilities, resources, or experience.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpəntʃ/ /əˈbəv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈweɪt
British English
pˈʌntʃ/ /əbˈʌv/ /jˈɔː/ /wˈeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUNCH uh-BUV yor, YUR WAYT
UK
PUNCH uh-BUV yaw WAYT
Listen in Context
That small team really punches above their weight in the competition.
For such a new company, they punch above their weight in the industry.
She punches above her weight when she debates with experts.
Wow, that underdog team is really punching above their weight this season!