punch bag

• Saco pesado, generalmente de forma cilíndrica, relleno de material como arena o tela, que se usa para entrenar golpes en boxeo o artes marciales. También se usa metafóricamente para referirse a una persona que recibe con frecuencia críticas o insultos.

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.

   saco de boxeo

   • 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.

   saco de boxeo (figurado)

   • 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.