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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with a vengeance

Baby boomers are splurging on travel with a vengeance, looking to see as much of the world as they can.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

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

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

It was cold water, I never stayed in long, but it woke me up and started me into the day with a vengeance.

From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George