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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The world turns out to be home to hundreds—perhaps thousands—of species of venomous caterpillars, and at least a few of them pack a punch toxic enough to kill or permanently injure a person.
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Bob Holmes, JSTOR Daily, 27 Feb. 2025
In truth, Villa stayed organised, robust enough to withstand waves of Arsenal pressure and pack a punch on the break.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
Former President Donald Trump showed Tuesday that his endorsement can still pack a punch in a Republican primary.
—Daniel Bice, Journal Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2024
Expensive eats can often pack a punch to the wallet.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2025
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Bob Holmes, JSTOR Daily, 27 Feb. 2025
In truth, Villa stayed organised, robust enough to withstand waves of Arsenal pressure and pack a punch on the break.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
Former President Donald Trump showed Tuesday that his endorsement can still pack a punch in a Republican primary.
—Daniel Bice, Journal Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2024
Expensive eats can often pack a punch to the wallet.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 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 6 Mar. 2025.
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