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.
"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.
"He's got the right body, he takes his time in the ring with his big jab - he's got the package.
Same jobs, just Big jab cuts, new jobs; more efficient major job redesign Risk of Failure and Level of Disruption Low Higher
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.
Clottey has a big jab, throws good combinations and is properly welterweight strong.
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
Fired-up Chisora went for the throat from the first bell, throwing some big jabs, and it set the tone for a slugfest.
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."
"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.