pack a punch — or[pack a wallop] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To be able to give a powerful blow; have a dangerous fist. * /He packed a mean punch./ 2. To have a violent effect; be powerful. * /It was vodka, and it packed quite a wallop./ … Dictionary of American idioms
pack a punch — INFORMAL ► to have a great effect or influence: »This was news that packed a punch in the business community. »Her keynote address packed a powerful punch. »It was a small company but one that packed a big punch. Main Entry: ↑pack … Financial and business terms
pack\ a\ punch — • pack a punch • pack a wallop v. phr. slang 1. To be able to give a powerful blow; have a dangerous fist. He packed a mean punch. 2. To have a violent effect; be powerful. It was vodka, and it packed quite a wallop … Словарь американских идиом
pack a punch — ► pack a punch 1) hit with skill or force. 2) have a powerful effect. Main Entry: ↑pack … English terms dictionary
pack a punch — verb a) To be capable of throwing a strong punch. Memphis Bill was known to pack a punch. b) To have a swift and powerful effect or to be capable of having such an effect. If gorillas do fight, injuries can be very serious as these animals have… … Wiktionary
pack a punch — informal if someone can pack a punch, they can hit very hard when they are fighting. He s a big guy I should imagine he can pack a fair punch … New idioms dictionary
pack a punch/wallop — informal : to be very forceful or effective Careful–these hot peppers really pack a punch. [=they are very hot and spicy] Unlike her last album, her new release packs a wallop. [=it is forceful and energetic] • • • Main Entry: ↑pack … Useful english dictionary
pack a punch — hit hard, have a strong effect Here s a word that packs a punch: guilty … English idioms
pack a punch — 1) to have a strong effect The play still packs a punch, as last week s production proved. 2) to be able to hit someone hard with your fist … English dictionary
pack a punch — 1》 be capable of hitting with skill or force. 2》 have a powerful effect. → pack … English new terms dictionary
