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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