land a blow

land a blow

1. To be successful in one's attempt to punch someone (as opposed to trying to punch and missing). The returning champion knocked his opponent out before he could land a single blow.
2. By extension, to successfully make a point that proves or supports one's argument. During the debate, she landed a number of blows by hammering on her opponent's questionable connections to offshore tax havens.
See also: blow, land
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

land a blow

 
1. Lit. to strike someone. He kept moving, and I found it almost impossible to land a blow. The boxer landed a blow to the face of his opponent.
2. Fig. to make a point. I think I really landed a blow with that remark about extortion. The point about justice landed a blow.
See also: blow, land
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

land a ˈblow, ˈpunch, etc.

succeed in hitting somebody/something: She landed a punch on his chin.
See also: land
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

land a blow

1. tv. to strike someone. He kept moving, and I found it almost impossible to land a blow.
2. tv. to make a point. I think I really landed a blow with that remark about extortion.
See also: blow, land
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • land a blow, punch, etc.
  • land a punch
  • Sunday punch
  • take a punch at (someone or something)
  • take a poke at
  • take a poke at (someone or something)
  • take a poke at somebody/something
  • take a poke at someone
  • knock (one) cold
  • knock cold