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punching bag — punching ,bag noun count AMERICAN 1. ) a large heavy bag that hangs from a rope and that people hit for exercise 2. ) someone who is always blamed when things go wrong, even for things that are not their fault: I m tired of being their punching… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
punching bag — A punching bag (or punch bag) is a person who gets a lot of unfair criticism … The small dictionary of idiomes
punching bag — punching bags N COUNT A punching bag is the same as a punchbag. [AM] … English dictionary
punching bag — n. a stuffed or inflated leather bag hung up so that it can be punched for exercise or practice … English World dictionary
punching bag — /ˈpantʃin(g) b0g, ingl. ˈpʌntʃɪŋbæɡ/ [vc. ingl., propr. «sacchetto da pugni»] loc. sost. m. inv. (nel pugilato) sacco … Sinonimi e Contrari. Terza edizione
Punching bag — A punching bag is a sturdy bag designed to be repeatedly punched, for use in physical exercise or stress relief in order to improve one of three areas: physical strength, aerobic fitness, or punching technique.HistoryPunching bags have been used… … Wikipedia
punching bag — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms punching bag : singular punching bag plural punching bags American a punchbag … English dictionary
punching bag — noun 1. a person on whom another person vents their anger he resigned because his boss used him as a punching bag • Hypernyms: ↑victim 2. an inflated ball or bag that is suspended and punched for training in boxing • Syn: ↑punch bag, ↑punching… … Useful english dictionary
punching bag — /ˈpʌntʃɪŋ bæg/ (say punching bag) noun an inflated or stuffed ball or bag, usually suspended, punched with the fists as exercise or training. Also, punching ball …
punching-bag — punchˈ bag or (N American) punchˈing bag noun 1. A large stuffed bag used for boxing practice 2. A person who is the target of another person s outbursts of anger (figurative) • • • Main Entry: ↑punch punching bag see ↑punch bag above. • • • … Useful english dictionary
