he packs a mean punch

[JunWang]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #794 "'Pack' & 'Wrap' Common Usages (3)", question 1

Simon is very strong, and he ......... a mean punch. Don't ever make him angry, because he also has a very short temper.

(a) packing
(b) wrapping
(c) packages
(d) packs

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #794 "'Pack' & 'Wrap' Common Usages (3)", answer 1

Simon is very strong, and he packs a mean punch. Don't ever make him angry, because he also has a very short temper.

Correct answer: (d) packs

Your answer was: correct
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what is the meaning for "packs a mean punch"?

[Our Tort System]

The expression is "to pack a punch"
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/pack+a+punch

The word "mean" is there for emphasis only.
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[JunWang]

Thank you!

[Torsten]

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