throw punches

phrase

: to swing one's arm and try to hit someone with one's fist
I broke up the argument before they started throwing punches.

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Then, the two squared up and started to throw punches. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026 However, the source claims Taylor shoved Ritchson to the ground first, prompting the actor to throw punches. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026 And though his attempts to throw punches weren’t effective, the intent matters to his teammates on the bench. — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026 The NFl has cracked down on players not only getting into fights, but especially to those who throw punches. — James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for throw punches

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“Throw punches.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20punches. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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