HyperDic: punching_bag

English > 2 senses of the expression punching bag:
NOUNperson punching baga person on whom another person vents their anger
artifactpunching bag, punch bag, punching ball, punchballan inflated ball or bag that is suspended and punched for training in boxing
English > punching bag: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA person on whom another person vents their anger.
Example"he resigned because his boss used him as a punching bag"
BroadervictimAn unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
English > punching bag: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningAn inflated ball or bag that is suspended and punched for training in boxing.
Synonymspunch bag, punching ball, punchball
Broaderballround object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games / games
Spanishpunching-ball, punching, saco de arena
Catalansac de boxa

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