land a blow

land a blow

1. To be successful in one's attempt to punch someone (as opposed to trying to punch and missing). The returning champion knocked his opponent out before he could land a single blow.2. By extension, to successfully make a point that proves or supports one's argument. During the debate, she landed a number of blows by hammering on her opponent's questionable connections to offshore tax havens.See also: blow, land

land a blow

 1. Lit. to strike someone. He kept moving, and I found it almost impossible to land a blow. The boxer landed a blow to the face of his opponent. 2. Fig. to make a point. I think I really landed a blow with that remark about extortion. The point about justice landed a blow.See also: blow, land

land a ˈblow, ˈpunch, etc.

succeed in hitting somebody/something: She landed a punch on his chin.See also: land

land a blow

1. tv. to strike someone. He kept moving, and I found it almost impossible to land a blow. 2. tv. to make a point. I think I really landed a blow with that remark about extortion. See also: blow, land