A knuckle sandwich In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "A knuckle sandwich", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-08-30 06:08

Meaning of A knuckle sandwich

A knuckle sandwich American phrase informal

A forceful hit with a closed hand to the mouth.

 

How dare you talk to me in that way? You ask for a knuckle sandwich?

If I see you flirting with her one more time, I will give you a knuckle sandwich.

A: Did you hear that John got punched in the mouth for making spiteful remarks to Mary? B: Yeah, I did. I think he deserved that knuckle sandwich.

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1. To attack or beat someone badly with punches and other strikes, so that they suffer serious harm
2. To convincingly defeat one in a particular competition
 

punch (someone or something) on (something)

To hit someone or something with one's closed hand on something

a bunch of fives

Slang refers to a fist.

Origin of A knuckle sandwich

This phrase dates from the early 1970s.

The Origin Cited: idiomorigins.org .
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