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low blow

/ləʊ bləʊ/

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/ləʊ bləʊ/B2informalsport
  • ruНесправедливое или подлое замечание или действие, особенно то, которое использует чью-либо уязвимость или личную слабость.

An unfair or underhanded remark or action, especially one that takes advantage of someone's vulnerability or personal weakness.

  1. Unfair or cruel actionB2informal

    An unfair, mean, or hurtful remark or action, especially one that takes advantage of a person's weakness.

    ruУдар ниже пояса

    • Bringing up his past mistakes during the argument was a low blow.
    • She made a low blow by insulting his family.
    • Criticizing her appearance in front of everyone was a real low blow.