Meaning of pack a punch | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To be capable of throwing a strong punch.
   informal
2. To be capable of having a swift and powerful effect.
   informal

Equivalents

Examples

“Memphis Bill was known to pack a 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.”

“They go in for statements, slogans, cartoons, pictures, and posters that "pack a punch."”

“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.”

“It was a poignant scene that packed quite a punch with both champions — and plenty of observers — in tears as Federer called it a career.”

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