Meaning of punch someone's lights out | Babel Free

Definitions

To give someone a serious beating using one's fists; to punch someone until he or she is unconscious.

idiomatic

Examples

“"My intention was to punch his lights out," Parker said of Garber, "but as I got closer to the mound, my faculties came back and I cooled off. I just him and asked him what was going on."”

“After nasty phone calls, curses hurled over the back fence, fist-shaking, and other attempts to impress him with your seriousness, you meet him at the supermarket, lose control, and punch his lights out.”

“A Jersey Guy is a guy who does his duty and loves his family and will punch your lights out if you insult his wife.”

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