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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

The second worry is inflation, a risk that disappeared for decades and returned with a vengeance after the Covid-19 pandemic.

From Barron's ● Jan. 10, 2026

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

From Salon ● Nov. 26, 2025

That is changing as more European companies adopt and enforce U.S.-style governance standards—sometimes with a vengeance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2025

Like last weekend in Perth, the Lions toiled in the early exchanges, the Reds setting about them with a vengeance, the outstanding centre Hunter Paisami leading the charge.

From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2025

My fury was back, rushing under my skin with a vengeance.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

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