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

He is like the boxer who can throw a punch but can’t take one.

From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2024

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

From Seattle Times ● May 14, 2023

“I’m gonna love being a dad. I’ll get to teach my kid how to throw a punch and a football. It’s going to be fun.”

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson