Phrase guide
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noun
A pass (for schools, military, etc.) exempting one from regular activities, to instead visit a hospital for treatment
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: literally
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noun
A poorly executed pass to a team-mate, who is likely to lose the ball as a result. (Originally rugby union, where the recipient of a hospital pass is a sitting duck for a hard tackle.)
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Australia, Ireland, UK, figuratively
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
a promotion or delegation which is likely to end in failure or ignominy; a poisoned chalice
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly
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noun
A throw that stays in the air long enough that it allows too many people to get underneath it, increasing the risk of injury and a trip to the hospital.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
Qualifier: Ultimate Frisbee
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History
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Across languages
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