blow in the bag en · VERB
Etymology
From the previous use of a plastic bag over the end of a breathalyser, to measure a specific amount of breath.
Meanings
- (dated, informal) To supply a specimen of breath for alcohol analysis.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| blew in the bag | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| blowing in the bag | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| blown in the bag | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| blows in the bag | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |