punch out
Example Sentences
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He pulls that punch out of the blue, and when he lets that bomb go, you're in trouble.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
Quick thinking led him to open the door and punch out Wiggle Inn’s window screens so water would flow through.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026
“It’s not like cops can punch out and say ‘I’m done for the day,’” Piquero said.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 30, 2023
It can punch out the front and rear underbodies which support the car's outer skin and provide a platform for suspension components.
From Reuters ● Apr. 27, 2023
We punch out at noon and walk to the parking lot, which is now full of cars.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
