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Definition sandbag in British English

sandbag verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈsæn(d)ˌbæɡ/
1

to protect a place with sandbags

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2

to treat someone harshly and often unfairly

Example

The committee sandbagged him at the meeting.

Definition sandbag in British English