hospital pass
A pass exempting one from regular activities, to instead visit a hospital for treatmentA pass (for schools, military, etc.) exempting one from regular activities, to instead visit a hospital for treatment
Meaning
4 senses(literally)A pass (for schools, military, etc.) exempting one from regular activities, to instead visit a hospital for treatment
(Australia, Ireland, UK, figuratively)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.)
(broadly)A promotion or delegation which is likely to end in failure or ignominy; a poisoned chalice
(figuratively)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.
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