punch above your weight
US /pʌntʃ əˈbʌv jʊər weɪt/
UK /pʌntʃ əˈbʌv jʊər weɪt/
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超常发挥, 做超出自己能力范围的事
to perform or compete at a level that is higher than one's apparent capabilities or resources
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Despite being a small company, they managed to punch above their weight and win the big contract.
尽管是一家小公司，他们还是成功地超常发挥，赢得了大合同。
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The new player is really punching above his weight, scoring goals against top defenders.
这位新球员真是超常发挥，面对顶级后卫也能进球。