Meaning of punching bag in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    punching bag

    Definitions

    1. a person on whom another person vents their anger

    Examples

    • « he resigned because his boss used him as a punching bag »
  2. 2. an inflated ball or bag that is suspended and punched for training in boxing

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