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idiom. Add to word list. using a lot of effort, energy, or time: She works out every day with a vengeance. (Definition of with a vengeance from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of with a vengeance. in Chinese (Traditional) 猛烈地, 極度地… See more.
with a vengeance. phrase. If you say that something happens with a vengeance, you are emphasizing that it happens to a much greater extent than was expected. [emphasis] It began to rain again with a vengeance. Once Gretchen had left the office, her doubts would return with a vengeance.
With great violence or energy; also, to an extreme degree. For example, The cottage was filthy and Ruth began cleaning with a vengeance, or December has turned cold with a vengeance. This expression was first recorded in 1533. Also see with a will. See also: vengeance. The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
The phrase “with a vengeance” is an idiomatic expression that has been used for centuries to describe something done with great intensity or force. The origins of this idiom are not entirely clear, but it is believed to have originated in the 16th century.
n. Infliction of punishment in return for a wrong committed; retribution. Idiom: with a vengeance 1. With great violence or force. 2. To an extreme degree:...
With great violence or energy; also, to an extreme degree. For example, The cottage was filthy and Ruth began cleaning with a vengeance , or December has turned cold with a vengeance . This expression was first recorded in 1533. Also see with a will.
with a vengeance meaning, definition, what is with a vengeance: with great force or more effort than bef...: Learn more.
