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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How to Add Sardines and Anchovies to Your Diet
Whether fresh or tinned, anchovies and sardines are both versatile fish that pack a punch of flavor.
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Helen Carefoot, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
Our favorite cocktails included not-too-sweet flavor profiles and drinks that pack a punch.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2025
These compact earbuds pack a punch thanks to Adaptive EQ, and spatial audio with dynamic head tracking.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 27 May 2025
Running from June 24 through June 29 and with 70 brands listed—40 of which will put on runway shows—the lineup for the spring 2026 edition is sure to pack a punch.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 23 May 2025
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Helen Carefoot, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
Our favorite cocktails included not-too-sweet flavor profiles and drinks that pack a punch.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2025
These compact earbuds pack a punch thanks to Adaptive EQ, and spatial audio with dynamic head tracking.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 27 May 2025
Running from June 24 through June 29 and with 70 brands listed—40 of which will put on runway shows—the lineup for the spring 2026 edition is sure to pack a punch.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 23 May 2025
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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 30 Jun. 2025.
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