pack a punch
Deliver significant force
To pack a punch is to deliver forceful impact, whether literal or figurative.
A boxer packs a punch with powerful fists; a cocktail packs a punch with high alcohol content; an argument packs a punch when it's compelling and hard to counter.
That little sports car really packs a punch.
Her closing statement packed a punch.
Having great strength
- strikingNoticeably impressive
- memorableWorth holding onto
- profoundIntensely meaningful or insightful
- influentialHaving considerable effect
compelling · persuasive · emphatic · significant · meaningful · impressive · punchy · noteworthy
powerful
Having great strength
influential · compelling · persuasive · emphatic · significant · meaningful · impressive · punchy · noteworthy · hard-hitting
bold
Courageous and daring
- robustStrong and durable
- concentratedGathered or intensified
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
rich · sharp · zesty · flavorful · spicy · fiery · potent · strong · kick · bite
knockout
Incapacitating final blow
sock · slug · bash · belt · clobber · whack · smack · hammer · pummel · batter
pack a punchfall flat
Fail to impress
fizzle out · whimper · peter out · go over like a lead balloon
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