pack a punch/wallop

phrase

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.

Examples of pack a punch/wallop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Among them is his ability to not only pack a punch, but also to perfect it. — Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026

By the time the storm reaches southern New England, the tornado threat drops off, but the system will still pack a punch with heavy rain and strong winds Monday night. — Jacob Wycoff, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026

Storms could pack a punch in Houston, Nashville, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington, DC, and other cities. — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026

Some important things to focus on when creating a beautiful garden are a polished presentation, easy-to-care-for plants, and simple features that pack a punch. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026