pack a punch

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To be capable of throwing a strong punch

If gorillas do fight, injuries can be very serious as these animals have long canine teeth and silverbacks pack a punch estimated at eight times stronger than a heavyweight boxer.

To have a swift and powerful effect or to be capable of having such an effect

Second, prepare the choices as one-liners. Each one should pack a punch and be so polished that it will jump off the screen into the minds of the audience and create a funny picture.

(deyim) 1. To be able to give a powerful blow; have a dangerous fist. He packed a mean punch. 2. To have a violent effect; be powerful. It was vodka, and it packed quite a wallop
pack a punch

    Türkische aussprache

    päk ı pʌnç

    Synonyme

    pack a wallop

    Aussprache

    /ˈpak ə ˈpənʧ/ /ˈpæk ə ˈpʌnʧ/

    Etymologie

    [ 'pak ] (noun.) 13th century. Middle English, of Low German or Dutch origin; akin to Middle Low German & Middle Dutch pak pack.
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