sock one in the nose

[Our Tort System]

Hi,

I saw this expression:

I'd like to sock him one in the nose

I suppose it means to punch him in the nose, correct?

Thanks!
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[Beeesneees]

That's correct.

There sock him one means literally punch him. Sometimes, we use the same term but it doesn't mean to literally punch someone.

"Sock it to me." - Give it to me/hit me with it. For example;
"I hear you've come up with a great idea to improve production. Sock it to me, then."
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[Our Tort System]

Hi Bev,

Many thanks for the lowdown on the verb!
Could you tell me if the following ways of saying "to punch someone" sound correct?

1. I'd like to sock him one in the nose.
2. I'd like to sock him in the nose.
3. I'd like to slug him one in the nose.
4. I'd like to slug him in the nose.

What I'd essentially like to know is whether the word "one" is operative in those sentences, assuming they are correct. Could we just dispense with this word without changing the meaning too much?
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[Alan]

Hi OTS,

Note the difference -

Sock him one - punch him.

Sock it to him - tell him about it (an idea for example) and see what effect it has one him/see how he reacts.

Alan
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[Our Tort System]

Thank you Alan and Bev
I see your point!
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