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Idiom: Kick A Dog When It's Down

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kickadogwhenitsdown

Meanings

To make things worse for someone in an adverse situation.

Example Sentences

1
After losing his job, his so-called friends started to kick a dog when it's down.
2
Instead of offering support, they chose to kick a dog when it's down and criticized her for her mistakes.
3
It's really unfair to kick a dog when it's down by mocking a person who is already going through a tough time.
4
He always takes advantage of vulnerable people, the kind of person who will kick a dog when it's down.
5
They were relentless in their bullying, always looking for opportunities to kick a dog when it's down.

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