big jab

slang A lethal injection of drugs, as administered to someone who has been sentenced to death. After the horrific crimes that guy's committed, he needs to get the big jab.

big jab

n. a lethal injection used to carry out a death sentence. (Journalistic.) Nearly 59 prisoners got the big jab in Texas this year.

See also: big, jab

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

jab
cheesehead
between life and death
blivit
compete for
compete for (someone or something)
hoodwink (someone) out of (something)
hoodwink out of
flow with
flow with (something)

References in periodicals archive

Ellie took a big jab at Adam when she described her biggest turn off.

Who is Love Island's Ellie Brown? New blonde bombshell who already knows Adam Collard; The 20-year-old Geordie describes herself as 'very short tempered' but 'caring'

"Every time I slip, I have to counter swift and sharp and then make sure my head is not there for him to hit with his big jab.

THE SOUND OF THUNDER; BOXING HAYE V KLITSCHKO AT THE IMTECH ARENA IN HAMBURG ON SATURDAY JULY 2

"He's got the right body, he takes his time in the ring with his big jab - he's got the package.

BOXING: Seconds Out : Audley tip is off the mark

Same jobs, just Big jab cuts, new jobs; more efficient major job redesign Risk of Failure and Level of Disruption Low Higher

How agile is your company? Agility is an necessity in today's fast-paced and competitive marketplace

Bugner, commentating for Australian television, said: 'I thought Audley did fantastic when he came out of his shell and wasn't scared to start throwing the big jab. I keep telling the coach (Ian Irwin) that he's got to get this kid with this huge reach and natural ability to start using it.

Olympic Games Boxing: Medal man: Big Audley has precious gold at his fingertips

Clottey has a big jab, throws good combinations and is properly welterweight strong.

Power Pac must go extra mile to stop Josh landing dosh

ON THE ATTACK: McCullough moves forward; TOTAL CONTROL: McCullough has the Russian taking cover; BIG JAB: McCullough lands a good left to the head of Eremeev; PROUD MAN: Daughter Wynona helps dad celebrate his victory on Saturday night

BOXING: MAKING UP FOR LOST TIME; McCULLOUGH 'ROCKETS' TO VICTORY: NOW IT'S A CASE OF WHAT NEXT? 'Rusty' Wayne weighs up Odyssey world title date in February

Fired-up Chisora went for the throat from the first bell, throwing some big jabs, and it set the tone for a slugfest.

All Whyte on night for Dillian; No revenge for KO'd Chisora

He turned it to his advantage, however, as he found the target a lot easier with big jabs and hooks which forced Dillingham to revert to type, but Brandon had found his range and the last two rounds saw him landing jabs and hooks at will."

Birtley's new breed are in the hunt for more honours; Youngsters can maintain club's success

"Look who Wladimir has used over the years - Michael Sprott, Ola Afolabi - he has the usual sparring partners who turn up and take big jabs all night long, get their pay cheque and everyone is happy.

I'm SPaRTacuS; Haye so honed for Klitschko that he sent training partners packing boxing

词组	big jab
释义	big jab big jab slang A lethal injection of drugs, as administered to someone who has been sentenced to death. After the horrific crimes that guy's committed, he needs to get the big jab. See also: big, jab Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. big jab n. a lethal injection used to carry out a death sentence. (Journalistic.) Nearly 59 prisoners got the big jab in Texas this year. See also: big, jab McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: jab cheesehead between life and death blivit compete for compete for (someone or something) hoodwink (someone) out of (something) hoodwink out of flow with flow with (something) References in periodicals archive Ellie took a big jab at Adam when she described her biggest turn off. Who is Love Island's Ellie Brown? New blonde bombshell who already knows Adam Collard; The 20-year-old Geordie describes herself as 'very short tempered' but 'caring' "Every time I slip, I have to counter swift and sharp and then make sure my head is not there for him to hit with his big jab. THE SOUND OF THUNDER; BOXING HAYE V KLITSCHKO AT THE IMTECH ARENA IN HAMBURG ON SATURDAY JULY 2 "He's got the right body, he takes his time in the ring with his big jab - he's got the package. BOXING: Seconds Out : Audley tip is off the mark Same jobs, just Big jab cuts, new jobs; more efficient major job redesign Risk of Failure and Level of Disruption Low Higher How agile is your company? Agility is an necessity in today's fast-paced and competitive marketplace Bugner, commentating for Australian television, said: 'I thought Audley did fantastic when he came out of his shell and wasn't scared to start throwing the big jab. I keep telling the coach (Ian Irwin) that he's got to get this kid with this huge reach and natural ability to start using it. Olympic Games Boxing: Medal man: Big Audley has precious gold at his fingertips Clottey has a big jab, throws good combinations and is properly welterweight strong. Power Pac must go extra mile to stop Josh landing dosh ON THE ATTACK: McCullough moves forward; TOTAL CONTROL: McCullough has the Russian taking cover; BIG JAB: McCullough lands a good left to the head of Eremeev; PROUD MAN: Daughter Wynona helps dad celebrate his victory on Saturday night BOXING: MAKING UP FOR LOST TIME; McCULLOUGH 'ROCKETS' TO VICTORY: NOW IT'S A CASE OF WHAT NEXT? 'Rusty' Wayne weighs up Odyssey world title date in February Fired-up Chisora went for the throat from the first bell, throwing some big jabs, and it set the tone for a slugfest. All Whyte on night for Dillian; No revenge for KO'd Chisora He turned it to his advantage, however, as he found the target a lot easier with big jabs and hooks which forced Dillingham to revert to type, but Brandon had found his range and the last two rounds saw him landing jabs and hooks at will." Birtley's new breed are in the hunt for more honours; Youngsters can maintain club's success "Look who Wladimir has used over the years - Michael Sprott, Ola Afolabi - he has the usual sparring partners who turn up and take big jabs all night long, get their pay cheque and everyone is happy. I'm SPaRTacuS; Haye so honed for Klitschko that he sent training partners packing boxing
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