Meaning of phantom punch | Babel Free

Definitions

A feigned punch with the fist.

Examples

“The first part of the act went off smoothly. One of the brothers responded to the phantom punch and stumbled off the stage⟳ onto the floor.”

“He smiled and faked a hook to Frank's midsection. The idea of the phantom punch hitting his throbbing liver pushed Frank back onto the heels of his plain polished shoes.”

““You know⟳ that many people said it was a phantom punch, that you threw yourself down?””

“In only his second defense he took on Mike Tyson and found himself on the losing end⟳ of a very questionable first-round knockout. (It seemed he was dropped by a phantom punch.) That was Seldon's last⟳ fight⟳...”

““I need⟳ you to practice because the end⟳ of this nightmare is coming to an end⟳. Leon, you have⟳ to fight⟳ if you're to return⟳ to Los Angeles.” ... Zion threw a mean⟳, phantom punch at some guy who tried to attack first. His entire face⟳ caved into his mouth.”

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