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The punch that turns a boxer into a horizontal philosopher, or a face into a verdict.
means A blow that ends a fight by leaving the opponent unable to rise, or by extension someone or something stunningly impressive.
from From the boxing ring of the 1890s, where to knock a man out cold was the cleanest path to victory; the dazzling-beauty sense punched its way into slang by the 1890s too.
Technical KOReferee stops it; the punch never lands the finale.
GeneticsKnockout mice have specific genes deliberately switched off.
Tournament formatLose once, go home — no second chances.