English Explanatory Dictionary

no show without Punch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

no show without Punch

Etymology

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

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