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below the belt

/bɪˈloʊ ðə bɛlt/

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phrase

/bɪˈloʊ ðə bɛlt/B2informalsport
  • ruВыражение, описывающее действие или замечание, которое является несправедливым, жестоким или нарушает принятые правила поведения, происходящее из бокса, где удар ниже пояса запрещён.

An expression describing an action or remark that is unfair, cruel, or violates accepted rules of conduct, originating from boxing where hitting below the waist is illegal.

  1. Unfair or unsportsmanlikeB2informal

    An action or remark that is considered unfair, cruel, or against the rules of fair play.

    ruНиже пояса

    • Bringing up his past mistakes during the argument was below the belt.
    • The politician's personal attack on his opponent was completely below the belt.
    • In boxing, hitting below the belt is strictly forbidden.