Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is “punch above one’s weight” and its meaning is “try to achieve or perform at a higher level than expected (beyond one’s ability)”.
Example Sentence: And it was no surprise when the world’s football governing body (Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)) lifted the suspension over India (All India Football Federation (AIFF)) on Friday…. This sordid (dirty/messy) turn of events is also a pointer to the duality across Indian sport, be it ones with commercial heft (influence) such as cricket or other segments that need support. Athletes largely punch above their weight while the administrative side is often caught up with dissidence and legal battles.
This phrase is present in The Hindu article Power play: On lifting of suspension by FIFA and click here to read it.
Courtesy: The Hindu
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