punching bag

• Тяжелый мешок, наполненный материалом, обычно подвешиваемый к потолку или стойке, используемый для тренировок по боксу и отработки ударов для улучшения техники и силы удара.

A heavy bag filled with material, typically hung from a ceiling or stand, used for boxing training and striking practice to improve punching technique and power.

1. Training equipmentA2formal

   A heavy bag, usually filled with sand or other material, used for practicing punches in boxing or martial arts.

   Боксерская груша

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

2. Person who is frequently criticized or abusedB2informal

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

   Козёл отпущения

   • He felt like the punching bag of the office, always blamed for mistakes.
   • The new kid became the punching bag for the school bullies.
   • She was tired of being the emotional punching bag for her friends.