take\ a\ poke\ at

take\ a\ poke\ at
• take a punch at
• take a poke at
• take a sock at
v. phr.
To try to hit (someone) with the fist; swing or strike at; attack with the fists.

Bob was very angry and suddenly he took a punch at Fred.

Johnny knocked my hat off, so I took a poke at him.

I felt like taking a sock at Joe, but I kept my temper.


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