Причастие прошедшего времени
British informal; derived from Margaret Thatcher's reputed use of a handbag—means to attack or dominate forcefully, especially verbally.
Переводы
malmenerSens figuré, surtout dans un contexte britannique informel. The minister was handbagged by the former prime minister during the heated debate.
Le ministre a été malmené par l’ancien premier ministre pendant le débat houleux.
Определения
To criticize, attack, or dominate (someone) forcefully, especially with verbal pressure. The minister was handbagged by the former prime minister during the heated debate.
Used attributively before a noun to indicate that something is designed for, contained in, or small enough to fit in a handbag.
Переводы
de sac à mainSe dit d’un objet petit ou conçu pour être transporté dans un sac à main. She carried a handbag mirror for quick touch-ups.
Elle avait un miroir de sac à main pour faire des retouches rapides.
Определения
Designed to be carried in, or small enough to fit inside, a handbag. She carried a handbag mirror for quick touch-ups.