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"punch up" is correct and usable in written English.
It is usually used when talking about making something more exciting or interesting, as in "We need to punch up this report with some interesting facts and data."
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punch up
verb
To attack or target a group of higher status than oneself.
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He doesn't punch up.
" 'Punch up'?" "You know, like, add gags".
" 'Script doctor' means I, like, punch up movie scripts".
"No — I don't want to punch up any more sequels.
Sketches were careful always to punch up, not down.
And a minor punch up now too! 7.01pm GMT Finally.
Similar(25)
It's a funny punch-up.
He also likes a good punch-up.
THE Mugabe family loves a good punch-up.
An expensive and protracted legal punch-up looks likely.
Expect a big political punch-up about that.
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