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Orpheus Posted 22 years ago
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You've got one hell of a right hook.
What does it mean? Is it an idiom or it just means that the hook (blow) is so nasty?
What does it mean? Is it an idiom or it just means that the hook (blow) is so nasty?
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I interpret that as meaning I've got a very strong punch! A 'hook' is more of a swinging punch rather than a short sharp one 'jab' therefore a hook would be a hard hitting swipe at a persons upper body or face.
- I interpret that as meaning I've got a very strong punch!
- A 'hook' is more of a swinging punch rather than a short sharp one 'jab' therefore a hook would be a hard hitting swipe at a persons upper body or face.
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I interpret that as meaning I've got a very strong punch! A 'hook' is more of a swinging punch rather than a short sharp one 'jab' therefore a hook would be a hard hitting swipe at a persons upper body or face.
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Np Orpheus. Yes Maj, it is a violent expression usually found in films!
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