| Id | ESLPod_0508_WE_0691 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 508 |
| Episode Title | Regretting Past Actions |
| Phrase | to pull (one's) punches |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to pull (one's) punches" means to not use all of one's abilities, strengths, or resources, or to not try to force something to happen: "The professor didn't pull any punches, saying exactly what he didn't like about my essay." The phrase "to beat (someone) to the punch" means to do something before another person can do it: "Kelvin wanted to be the first person in his town to buy a hybrid car, but Sasha beat him to the punch." The phrase "as pleased as punch" means very happy: "She's as pleased as punch with her new job." Finally, the phrase "to pack a punch" means to have a strong impact or effect: "That drink really packs a punch!" |
| Topics | About You |
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