The A to Z English Podcast
Vocabulary Spotlight | Punch in, Punch out, and Punch up
Apr 30, 2024
In this episode, Xochitl and Jack explain the phrasal verbs 'punch in,' 'punch out,' and 'punch up.' They discuss clocking in at work, leaving work, and enhancing something. The podcast explores the origins of punching in and out, different meanings of punching out, job differences, and comedy dynamics like 'punching up' in comedy.
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- Punch in signifies data entry or clocking in at work, while punch up enhances content with energy.
- Punch up in comedy means joking about powerful figures, and in writing it involves improving content.
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Phrasal Verb 'Punch In'
The podcast discusses the phrasal verb 'punch in' in the context of using a time clock. The hosts explain that 'punching in' originates from the practice of inserting a time card into a clock that would punch a hole in the card, marking arrival. They give examples of punching in on a calculator and how it signifies registering one's arrival at work.
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