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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Eric Andersson, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
High-potency kratom should pack a punch every time, not just occasionally.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
Stand out on LinkedIn with these viral post types
Tweetshots that pack a punch
LinkedIn users don't want fluff.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Quick snatches that pack a punch are compatible with active duty.
—Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pack a punch/wallop
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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 2 Jan. 2025.
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