Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

no show without punch

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.28 in modern English

Syllables: no show with-out punch
IPA

37

Scrabble Score

18

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

A show or endeavor cannot proceed without its star or main purpose.

Example Sentences

"The demand for computer installations and more accurate and effective information services grows and will continue to do so for years to come but, as there is no show without Punch, there can be no meaningful information service without accurate data collection."
"Outside, the music could have been little more than a low, muffled rumble, capable of penetrating nothing, certainly not the consciousnesses of the flush-faced Fianna Fáilers and their triumphant champion, or of spoiling their moment with its pointed accusations. This was their show, and there is no show without Punch."
"I was concerned I might be skirting just the wrong side of late and was relieved to see the main man only just on his way in too. No show without Punch, after all."
"“Of course I'm coming. No show without Punch.”"

Etymology

A reference to the Punch puppet in a Punch and Judy show.

Questions

What does no show without punch mean?: A show or endeavor cannot proceed without its star or main purpose.
Where does no show without punch come from?: A reference to the Punch puppet in a Punch and Judy show.

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