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Contraposition Posted 11 years ago
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Scotland is punching above its weight in research output.
  

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You should always check the dictionary first to see if you can find the answer yourself. q=punch+above+one%27s+weight

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You should always check the dictionary first to see if you can find the answer yourself.
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To punch above your weight means to fight opponents who outweigh you. In boxing and wrestling, opponents are classified by their weight, and usually two fighters belong to the same weight class. In many instances, as with yours, it is implied that the lighter opponent is successful. Scotland does not have the resources of larger countries to do research, but nevertheless, is competitive with th

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