hospital pass

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• noun literally A pass (for schools, military, etc.) exempting one from regular activities, to instead visit a hospital.
• noun figuratively, idiomatic, rugby, Australian football A poorly executed pass to a team-mate causing the receiver to present an easy target for a defender, and thus be tackled hard.
• noun figuratively, idiomatic, Ultimate Frisbee 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. Thus, a hospital pass.
• noun figuratively, idiomatic, law An unwinnable case, often passed to a newly-qualified member of the firm.