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with a vengeance

Idioms

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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with a vengeance

From 6-7 to skibidi and delulu, 2025 was the year when Generation Alpha slang entered everyday language and dictionaries with a vengeance.

From Barron's ● Nov. 26, 2025

No doubt the mayor-elect is fully aware that the president could turn on him with a vengeance.

From Salon ● Nov. 26, 2025

At the same time, foreign competition returned with a vengeance, as Japan, Korea and West Germany rebuilt their industrial sectors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2025

Boulter once again found herself under pressure in the opening game, wiping out three break points to secure the hold as problems on serve returned with a vengeance.

From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2025

That just makes it worse when you wake up the next day and it’s back with a vengeance to show you who’s boss.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini

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