a bunch of fives

a person's fist

The idiom "a bunch of fives" is a British slang term dating back to the early 19th century. It refers to a clenched fist, particularly one used for punching. The phrase is used to refer to the five fingers of the hand, emphasizing the closed and forceful nature of the fist.

The enraged boxer aimed a bunch of fives at his opponent's jaw.
The bully threatened to give the scrawny kid a bunch of fives if he didn't hand over his lunch money.
After the heated argument, the two friends reconciled, their earlier confrontation forgotten, their fists no longer clenched into bunches of fives.
The experienced martial artist effortlessly deflected the attacker's bunch of fives, turning the tables and taking control of the situation.
The angry mob surged towards the police officer, their hands transformed into threatening bunches of fives.