bag of rations
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Meaning · English
A fussy or overly zealous military superior.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bag of rations” mean?
A fussy or overly zealous military superior.
Is “bag of rations” formal or informal?
bag of rations is generally dated, slang.