plural of punched paper tape

Synonym of paper tape

(idiomatic, chiefly North America, often followed by to or for) To put someone, especially oneself, in a position to advance or to achieve a desired objective; to gain useful experience.

plural of punch drunk syndrome

Synonym of chronic traumatic encephalopathy / Synonym of dementia pugilistica

(meteorology) Synonym of fallstreak hole

(Britain, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa) Said on the first day of a new month, while pinching and punching someone as a prank (especially by children). The victim may respond with "a flick and a kick for being so quick" and the original attacker may reply with "a punch in the eye for being so sly".

(idiomatic) To achieve or perform at a level lower than should be expected based on one's preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments.

(idiomatic) To (attempt to) achieve or perform at a higher level than would be expected based on one's preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments.

(idiomatic) To give someone a serious beating using one's fists; to punch someone until he or she is unconscious.