throw a punch

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to hit or try to hit someone with your fist

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Examples (10)

  • He had to throw a punch to defend himself.
  • The boxer trained hard to throw a faster punch.
  • In the movie, the hero managed to throw a well-timed punch.
  • She warned him that if he didn't leave, she would throw a punch.
  • The referee stopped the fight before one boxer could throw another punch.
  • He was so angry he wanted to throw a punch at the wall.
  • Learning to throw a proper punch takes a lot of practice.
  • The character in the game can throw a special energy punch.
  • He didn't want to fight, but he felt he had no choice but to throw a punch.
  • The commentator described the fighter's ability to throw a devastating punch.