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Idiom: Below The Belt

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Of a punch, landing illegally, below the opponent's waist.

Unfair; dirty; not according to the generally accepted rules.

Example: "Commenting on his bachelorhood in a debate on marital ethics was a bit below the belt, don't you think?"

Example Sentences

1
His comments about her appearance were below the belt.
2
Bringing up her past mistakes during the argument was a below the belt move.
3
The politician resorted to below the belt tactics to discredit his opponent.
4
Spreading false rumors about someone is hitting below the belt.
5
She felt hurt by his below the belt jokes.

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