Meaning of the word "punching bag" in English
What does "punching bag" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
punching bag
US /ˈpʌn.tʃɪŋ ˌbæɡ/
UK /ˈpʌn.tʃɪŋ ˌbæɡ/
Noun
1.
a heavy bag, usually made of leather or canvas, filled with sand or other material, that is suspended from above and used for punching practice by boxers or other martial artists
Example:
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He trains daily with a punching bag to improve his boxing skills.
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The gym has several different types of punching bags.
Synonym:
2.
a person or thing that is repeatedly subjected to criticism, abuse, or attack
Example:
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He became the team's punching bag after a series of losses.
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The manager used the new intern as a punching bag for all his frustrations.
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