punch bag

• Ein schwerer, meist zylindrischer Sack, der mit Sand oder Stoff gefüllt ist und zum Üben von Schlägen im Boxen oder Kampfsport dient. Im übertragenen Sinne bezeichnet es auch eine Person, die häufig kritisiert oder angegriffen wird.

A heavy bag, usually cylindrical, filled with material such as sand or cloth, used for punching practice in boxing or martial arts training. Also used metaphorically to describe a person who is frequently subjected to criticism or abuse.

1. Training equipmentB1formal

   A heavy bag filled with sand or other material, suspended from the ceiling or on a stand, used for boxing training and practice.

   Trainingsgerät

   • He spent an hour hitting the punch bag at the gym.
   • The boxer's punch bag was worn out from daily use.
   • She bought a new punch bag for her home workout.

2. Person who is frequently criticized or attackedB2informal

   A person who is often the target of criticism, blame, or physical aggression.

   Prügelknabe

   • He became the punch bag for the team's failures.
   • The new employee felt like a punch bag for everyone's complaints.
   • She was tired of being the punch bag in their arguments.