punch into (something)
punch into (something)
1. To pierce or bore into something with sudden force. We'll need a hydraulic drill to punch into the rock layer.
2. To push something through or into something with great or sudden force. A noun or pronoun can be used between "punch" and "into." I punched a knife into the packaging to cut it open. Be careful when you punch the needle into the calf's hide—you don't want to break it.
See also: punch
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
punch something into something
to stick or press something into something. She punched her finger into the cake and ruined my lovely icing job. He finally punched a spoon into the cereal box to get it open.
See also: punch
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- a/the feel of (something)
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- a crack at (someone or something)
- all right
- (you) wanna make something of it?
- all for the best
- a thing of the past
- a slew of (something)
- a bird in the hand