Pack A Punch/wallop Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Pack A Punch/wallop Idiom mean?

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pack a punch/wallop What does pack a punch/wallop mean?	to provide a burst of energy/power/excitement	The storm packed a wallop and did much damage to the coast.
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stretch one's legs What does "stretch one's legs" mean?	to walk around after sitting down or lying down for a period of time	The airplane passenger decided to stand up and stretch her legs.
above suspicion What does "above suspicion" mean?	to be very honest so that nobody would suspect you	The man's actions are always above suspicion.
from dawn to dusk What does "from dawn to dusk" mean?	from the rising of the sun to the setting of the sun	The farmworkers worked from dawn to dusk everyday in order to pick the lettuce crop.
run up What does "run up" mean?	to add to the amount of something	We ran up a large bill at the department store before we went home.
pull through What does "pull through" mean?	to recover from a serious illness	The car accident was very bad and I do not think that the driver will pull through.
pave the way for (someone or something) What does "pave the way for (someone or something)" mean?	to prepare someone or something for something	The new company policy is designed to pave the way for more effective communication in the company.

go by the book What does "go by the book" mean?	to follow the rules exactly	Most police officers go by the book when they arrest a criminal.
hold one's nose What does "hold one's nose" mean?	to accept that you have to do something that you do not want to do	I had to hold my nose and sign the legal contract which I did not want to sign.
fair play What does "fair play" mean?	justice, equal and correct action toward someone	The company has a reputation for fair play when they are bargaining with their employees.
thrash (something) out What does "thrash (something) out" mean?	to discuss something thoroughly and solve any problems	We spent most of the meeting thrashing the new plan out.

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Pack A Punch/wallop Idiom