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Below the Belt

beh-LOH thuh belt

bɪˈləʊ ðə bɛlt

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Syllable breakdown

beLOWthebelt

Dictionary meaning

An unfair, cruel, or unsportsmanlike remark or action, especially one that targets a vulnerability; behavior that violates accepted standards of decency.

Examples

  • Bringing up his divorce in the debate was a hit below the belt.
  • The ad campaign was criticized for going below the belt with personal attacks.

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