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Orpheus Posted 22 years ago
Grammar

Sentence

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?
  

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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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I don't like this expression. It sounds so violent.
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Np Orpheus. Yes Maj, it is a violent expression usually found in films!

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