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1. Question
What does the idiom whipping boy typically refer to?
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2. Question
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for whipping boy?
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3. Question
True or False: The term whipping boy is derived from historical practices where a designated child was physically whipped in place of a noble or prince.
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In modern usage, the term whipping boy is often used to describe:
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Fill in the blank: The idiom whipping boy is used metaphorically to describe a person who becomes the ________ for others’ mistakes or misdeeds.
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