with a vengeance

Idioms  

1. With great violence or energy; also, to an extreme degree. For example, The cottage was filthy and Ruth began cleaning with a vengeance, or December has turned cold with a vengeance. This expression was first recorded in 1533. Also see with a will.

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Example Sentences

With a vengeance had the Philistine been spoiled.

From Amusement Only by Marsh, Richard

With a vengeance are these curses and maledictions tender!

From Ingersoll in Canada A Reply to Wendling, Archbishop Lynch, Bystander; and Others by Pringle, Allen

With a vengeance, it looks like "robbing Peter to pay Paul".

From Native Life in South Africa by Plaatje, Sol (Solomon Tshekisho)