throw a punch

Idioms  

1. Deliver a blow with the first, as in He was furious enough to throw a punch at the other driver. This term originated in boxing but has been extended to less formal fisticuffs as well. [First half of 1900s]

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throw a punch

Gilliam recently taught his 6-year-old to throw a punch; he also paints her nails.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

And I’m really thankful for the stunt team that we had, because there’s only so many different ways that you can throw a punch.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2024

The ridiculousness continued into the fight as Danis - who kept talking and laughing throughout the contest - would rarely throw a punch.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2023

Laraine was a bright, fierce woman who could throw a punch and knew the craft of cooking well.

From Seattle Times ● May 14, 2023

In her opinion, any clothes you couldn't throw a punch in were stupid.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

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