(by extension) a promotion or delegation which is likely to end in failure or ignominy; a poisoned chalice.
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(literally) A pass (for schools, military, etc.) exempting one from regular activities, to instead visit a hospital for treatment.
2009 (23 November), Mark Fleming [http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/kakuta-puts-rare-talent-on-display-1825964.html "Kakuta puts rare talent on display"], The Independent (London):
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(figuratively, sport, British, Australian, Irish) A poorly executed pass to a team-mate, who is likely to lose the ball as a result. (Originally rugby union, where the recipient of a hospital pass is a sitting duck for a hard tackle.).
: His first touch was horrid – a hospital pass to Juliano Belletti – but from that moment on his eye-catching football was wonderful to witness.
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