punching high
(pun-ching hi) v. Surpassing your expected level of accomplishment. (e.g. Dating someone much better looking than you, winning an argument with someone perceived to be smarter, etc.)
Friend 1: "Dexter is taking Lisa to prom."
Friend 2: "Damn! He's punching high!"
Friend 1: "Gotta be something more than meets the eye."
Friend 2: "Proper."