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sunday punch

/ˈsʌndeɪ pʌntʃ/

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/ˈsʌndeɪ pʌntʃ/C1slangamericansportobsolete
  • ruТермин, происходящий из бокса, обозначающий мощный нокаутирующий удар. В более широком смысле описывает решающий или сокрушительный удар, часто используемый в переносном значении для обозначения финального, разрушительного действия или аргумента.

A term originating from boxing, referring to a powerful knockout punch. In broader usage, it describes a decisive or crushing blow, often used in a figurative sense to mean a final, devastating action or argument.

  1. Knockout blowC1informalamerican

    A powerful punch that is intended to knock out an opponent, especially in boxing.

    ruНокаутирующий удар

    • The boxer saved his Sunday punch for the final round.
    • He delivered a Sunday punch that ended the fight instantly.
    • The champion's Sunday punch was feared by all his opponents.
  2. C1informalamerican

    A final, decisive action or argument that ends a discussion or competition.

    ruРешающий удар

    • The lawyer's closing argument was the Sunday punch of the trial.
    • The company's new product launch was their Sunday punch against competitors.
    • He used his Sunday punch in the debate to silence all opposition.