pack a punch/wallop
idiom
informal
: to be very strong, forceful, or energetic
Careful—these hot peppers really pack a punch.
Unlike her last album, her new release packs a wallop.
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These ships pack a punch with multiple dining venues and bars and amusements for passengers of all ages.
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Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Still, with April not yet over, Texas has already logged more than half of its annual tornado average — a sign that this year’s season could still pack a punch.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Filling handheld meals that pack a punch of flavor.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025
From elegant European fine dining to bold global flavors that pack a punch, the specialty restaurants onboard are a foodie’s dream.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Still, with April not yet over, Texas has already logged more than half of its annual tornado average — a sign that this year’s season could still pack a punch.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Filling handheld meals that pack a punch of flavor.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025
From elegant European fine dining to bold global flavors that pack a punch, the specialty restaurants onboard are a foodie’s dream.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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“Pack a punch/wallop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pack%20a%20punch%2Fwallop. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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