pack a punch/wallop

pack a punch/wallop
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]

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  • 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 — 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 — • 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 — 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\ wallop — • 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 — I. /pæk / (say pak) noun 1. a quantity of anything wrapped or tied up; a parcel; a packet. 2. a wrapped or otherwise contained load carried on the back by a person or by an animal. 3. a. → backpack (defs 1 and 2). b. a soldier s backpack. 4. the… …  

  • wallop — See: PACK A PUNCH or PACK A WALLOP …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • wallop — See: PACK A PUNCH or PACK A WALLOP …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • wallop — See: pack a punch or pack a wallop …   Словарь американских идиом

  • Pack a wallop — punch with considerable force …   Dictionary of Australian slang

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