brief-bag

brief-bag

A lawyer carries a brief-bag into the courthouse.

Definition

Noun: - A bag for carrying documents: "brief-bag" refers to a small, often leather, bag used primarily for carrying legal documents, paperwork, or other professional materials.

Usage Examples
  • (A bag for legal documents.)
  • (The bag contained important paperwork.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to pack a brief-bag": to prepare a bag with necessary documents for work or a meeting.
    • She packed her brief-bag with contracts and a laptop before the conference. (She prepared her professional bag.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Briefcase (noun): a more common synonym for "brief-bag", typically a flat, rectangular case with a handle.
    • He placed his briefcase on the desk. (A portable container for documents.)
Synonyms
  • Attaché case: a small, hard-sided case for carrying papers.
  • Portfolio: a large, thin case for carrying drawings or documents.
Related Idioms
  • Carry the brief-bag: to be responsible for transporting important documents.
    • As the junior associate, he was often asked to carry the brief-bag. (He was tasked with handling sensitive paperwork.)