Sandbag In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "sandbag", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-09-04 05:09

Meaning of Sandbag

Sandbag verb slang

To make someone do something using force or threats

They sandbag these children to labor.

To intentionally underperform to deceive and take advantage of someone

I think you shouldn't sandbag your little brother. It's not very nice!

The Covid-19 pandemic didn't impact on the revenue of the company, but they still sandbagged.

I know he is sandbagging them. He just puts his guard down to fool his opponents.

Other phrases about:

string someone along

To maintain someone's attention or to keep them waiting in a state of uncertainty. 

smell a rat
to doubt that something is untrue, unreliable or deceptive
crooked as a barrel of fish hooks

Very dishonest and deceptive

sail under false colours

To deliberately hide one's true nature, intentions or purposes

pull a stunt (on someone)

1. To carry out something foolish or risky

2. To carry out a trick

Grammar and Usage of Sandbag

Verb Forms

  • sandbagged
  • sandbagging
  • sandbags
  • Noun Forms

    • sandbagger

The verb "sandbag" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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