take a punch at

take a punch at or take a poke at or take a sock at  {v. phr.}
To try to hit (someone) with the fist; swing or strike at; attack with the fists.
Bob was very angry and suddenly he took a punch at Fred.
Johnny knocked my hat off, so I took a poke at him.
I felt like taking a sock at Joe, but I kept my temper.
Categories: {v. phr.}
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
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