word
hit below the belt
HIT bee-LOH thuh BELT
hɪt bɪˈloʊ ðə bɛltListen
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Syllable breakdown
hitbelowthebelt
Dictionary meaning
To behave in an unfair or cruel way, especially in an argument.
Examples
- Bringing up his personal history in the debate was a hit below the belt.
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