Pack a wallop Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈpæk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwɑɫəp

PAK-uh WAH-lup

UK

pˈæk/ /æɪ/ /wˈɒləp

PAK-uh WOL-up

التعريف

If something 'packs a wallop,' it is very powerful, strong, or impressive, often surprising you with its effect. It can describe a punch, strong feeling, or something with a big impact.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

This is an informal idiom most often used for physical blows, strong drinks, powerful results, or things that impress with intensity. Not for formal writing. Collocations: 'This coffee packs a wallop,' 'That movie packs a wallop.' Never used for minor impacts.

• Spanish: tener mucha fuerza - ser muy potente - impactar fuerte
• Portuguese (BR): ter muita força - ser muito potente - causar impacto
• Portuguese (PT): ter muita força - ser muito potente - causar impacto
• Chinese (Simplified): 威力十足 - 很有冲击力
• Chinese (Traditional): 威力十足 - 很有衝擊力
• Hindi: काफी असरदार होना - जबरदस्त प्रभाव डालना
• Arabic: ذو تأثير قوي - فيه قوة كبيرة
• Bengali: অত্যন্ত জোরদার - ঝাঁকুনি দেয়
• Russian: мощный эффект - сильно действует
• Japanese: 強烈なインパクトがある - パンチが効いている
• Vietnamese: có tác động mạnh - cực kỳ mạnh
• Korean: 강한 임팩트가 있다 - 한 방이 있다
• Turkish: etkili olmak - çok güçlü olmak
• Urdu: بہت زوردار ہونا - زبردست اثر ڈالنا
• Indonesian: sangat nendang - berdampak kuat

جمل نموذجية

This spicy sauce packs a wallop.

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That energy drink packs a wallop.

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His punch packs a wallop!

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Wow, this new movie really packs a wallop—I almost cried at the end.

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Be careful, that shot of whiskey packs a wallop!

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That tiny speaker packs a wallop for its size.

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