| Id | ESLPod_0518_WE_0711 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 518 |
| Episode Title | Learning Self-Defense |
| Phrase | punch |
| Text | In this podcast, the word "punch" means the act of hitting a person or thing very hard with one's fist (closed hand): "Her punches left him with a bloody lip and a black eye." The phrase "to pack a punch" means to have a big impact or to be very strong and influential: "That movie about the Holocaust really packs a punch!" The word "punch" also refers to a drink made from fruit juice, water or soda, and sugar: "Would you like a glass of punch or iced tea?" If the punch is "spiked," alcohol has been added to it: "Who spiked the punch? There wasn't supposed to be any alcohol at this party." Finally, the phrase "as pleased as punch" means very happy: "She was as pleased as punch when she found out she got the job." |
| Topics | Health + Medicine |
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