throw a punch

throw a punch

To deliver or attempt to deliver a punch. The drunk customer tried to throw a punch at the security guard, so he was ejected from the bar. You can't just go into the ring and start throwing punches—you've got to have a bit more skill than that.
See also: punch, throw
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

throw a punch

to jab; to punch. She tried to throw a punch at me, but I blocked it. Wilbur threw a punch at the thug.
See also: punch, throw
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

throw a punch

Deliver a blow with the first, as in He was furious enough to throw a punch at the other driver. This term originated in boxing but has been extended to less formal fisticuffs as well. [First half of 1900s]
See also: punch, throw
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

throw a punch

tv. to jab; to punch. She tried to throw a punch at me, but I blocked it.
See also: punch, throw
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • deliver
  • deliver (someone or oneself) of (something)
  • deliver of
  • preach to
  • preach to (one)
  • deliver (someone) from (someone or something)
  • deliver from
  • come up with the goods
  • come up with/deliver/produce the goods
  • make good on (something)
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