punch bag

• Sac lourd, généralement de forme cylindrique, rempli d'un matériau tel que du sable ou du tissu, utilisé pour s'entraîner aux coups en boxe ou en arts martiaux. S'emploie aussi métaphoriquement pour désigner une personne souvent critiquée ou insultée.

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.

   sac de frappe

   • 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.

   tête de Turc

   • 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.