punch
/pʌnt͡ʃ/
noun14
verb13
adjective1
forms
punched · puncht · punching · punches · Punches · more punch · most punch
Phrases with punch
- punch upTo beat (someone) up by punching, to fist-fight.
- beat to the punchTo carry out an action before another person is able to do so.
- punch aboveTo reach beyond one's limits; to be more capable than an expected limitation.
- punch above one's weightTo (attempt to) achieve or perform at a higher level than would be expected based on one's preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments.
- punch below one's weightTo achieve or perform at a level lower than should be expected based on one's preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments.
- punch downTo attack or target a group that is weaker or of lower status than oneself.
- punch inTo input values to a computer or a calculator.
- punch someone's lights outTo give someone a serious beating using one's fists; to punch someone until he or she is unconscious.
- punch someone's ticketTo put someone, especially oneself, in a position to advance or to achieve a desired objective; to gain useful experience.
- punch outTo repeatedly hit a person.