give someone the bag
To disappoint (someone).
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I hope he does not give me the bag today.”
“The team worked hard all month, but the manager gave them the bag at the final meeting.”
“Despite his initial promises of a promotion, the director gave the candidate the bag, leaving him frustrated and without a clear path forward.”
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as if someone owns the place
Alternative form of like someone owns the place.
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bag of bones
A skinny, malnourished person or animal.
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bag of tricks
A set of skills, techniques, items of information, or other resources used to help achieve professional or personal goals.
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beat someone round the ears
To beat (a person) with blows about the head.
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bless someone with
To give or bestow, as a gift from God.
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bring someone to their knees
To defeat and make submit to orders.
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brown bag
A short presentation or seminar on a given subject, especially one given at lunchtime.
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call someone every name in the book
To call someone many abusive names.
Last updated August 10, 2026