Meanings
How to pronounce "body blow":
AU
A severely injurious or damaging physical strike or impact. A hard punch struck to the torso.
A hard punch struck to the torso.
A serious setback; a traumatizing event which prevents or hinders continuation of an activity.
Example Sentences
1
She was dealt a major body blow when she lost her job.
2
The company's stock price took a body blow after the CEO's resignation.
3
The team suffered a body blow when their star player got injured.
4
The unexpected tax increase was a body blow to small businesses.
5
The scandal delivered a body blow to his reputation.
