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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Reteaming with Mike Leigh, the director who steered her to her first and only Oscar nomination with 1996’s Secrets & Lies, Jean-Baptiste looked to land her second nod thanks to this tart comedy about a deeply unhappy wife and mother whose insults pack a punch. —

Eric Andersson, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025 Customers are looking for healthier, safer, and more effective skincare alternatives that pack a punch while still being gentle on the skin. —

Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025 Greta Lee Another Danielle Goldberg client has entered the ring: Greta Lee and the stylist consistently find statement gowns that pack a punch on the red carpet. —

Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024 Chestnuts pack a punch with a variety of vitamins and minerals that have antioxidant properties (think magnesium and potassium). —

Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pack a punch/wallop

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