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

Another in D.C. told me it just hit her morning dog-walk crew with a vengeance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026

But it has come back with a vengeance, rising more than 21% in May for its best monthly performance since 2001.

From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 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

This, a corner-of-the- mouth whisper from Adamo who hated Leon with a vengeance.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier