Meaning of no show without Punch | Babel Free

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A show or endeavor cannot proceed without its star or main purpose.

Examples

“The demand⟳ for computer installations and more accurate and effective information services grows and will continue⟳ to do so for years to come⟳ but, as there is no show⟳ without Punch, there can be no meaningful information service without accurate data collection.”

“Outside, the music could have⟳ been little more than a low, muffled rumble, capable of penetrating nothing, certainly not the consciousnesses of the flush-faced Fianna Fáilers and their triumphant champion, or of spoiling their moment with its pointed accusations. This was their show⟳, and there is no show⟳ without Punch.”

“I was concerned I might be skirting just the wrong side of late and was relieved to see⟳ the main man only just on his way in too. No show⟳ without Punch, after all.”

““Of course I'm coming. No show⟳ without Punch.””

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