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above one's station

Of higher social status than is suitable for one's position, standing or rank.
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He had ideas above his station.

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Submitted by john_4 on September 21, 2020

Modified by acronimous on September 21, 2020

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por encima de la estación de uno

The phrase "above one's station" can be translated to French as "au-dessus de sa station" or more idiomatically as "au-dessus de son rang."

駅の上

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