pack a punch

== English == === Verb === pack a punch (third-person singular simple present packs a punch, present participle packing a punch, simple past and past participle packed a punch) (informal) To be capable of throwing a strong punch. Synonym: pack a wallop (informal) To be capable of having a swift and powerful effect. Synonym: pack a wallop ==== Usage notes ==== Various adjectives may be used before punch to serve as intensifiers; for example, the forms pack a powerful punch, pack a serious punch, and pack a hefty punch are all well attested. ==== Related terms ====