a pull of the hair for being unfair »
The general response to "A kick and a flick for being so quick", which is in turn a response in itself to "A pinch and a punch for the first day of the month".
|
beat somebody to the punch »
To do something before somebody else is able to.
|
below the belt »
Of a punch, landing illegally, below the opponent's waist.
|
fat lip »
A swelling on the lip, especially one resulting from a punch or other blow.
|
haul off »
To draw back the arm in order to punch.
|
hit the rock »
To make a gesture to show celebration, friendship, or to be part of a secret handshake by one person raising their fist so the fist is pointing at the person and the other person lightly punches the fist.
|
hunger is a good sauce »
(dated) Being hungry makes one less concerned about the taste of one's food.1854, Mark Lemon, Henry Mayhew, Tom Taylor, Shirley Brooks, Francis Cowley Burnand, Owen Seaman, Punch, Vol. XXVI, Punch Publications Ltd., page 74:His bread and cheese were somewhat dry, to be sure; his ale had become flat, and considerably warmer than was desirable; but hunger is a good sauce, and thirst is not particular.
|
knuckle sandwich »
A punch to the face, especially to the mouth.
|
pinch and a punch for the first of the month »
Said the first day of a new month, accompanied by a pinch and a punch to the victim.
|
pleased as Punch »
Pleased with one's actions or achievements.
|
punch bowl waterfall »
A plunging waterfall descending from a narrow stream into a pool.
|
punch in »
To enter a workplace by punching a time card.
|
punch up »
to fight
|
straight man »
A member of a team of comic performers who plays a supporting role by helping to set up jokes and punch lines through engaging in preparatory dialog with the principal comedian; a foil who plays such a role in theatrical comedy.
|
| Like Phrases.net? Why won't you tell a friend about us? |
[