hospital pass
The term "hospital pass" originated in rugby and has since expanded to describe precarious situations in both sports and everyday contexts.
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Definition
C1Sports
(informal, British, Australian)A pass to a teammate who is in a vulnerable position, making them likely to be tackled or injured.
Example
- He threw a hospital pass, and his teammate got tackled immediately.
- In rugby, a hospital pass can lead to serious injury if not executed carefully.
C1General
(informal, idiom)A situation where someone is given a difficult task or responsibility that is likely to end in failure or embarrassment.
Example
- Being asked to manage the failing project was a real hospital pass.
- She handed me a hospital pass by assigning the toughest client to me.
Similar
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