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below the belt

/bɪˈloʊ ðə bɛlt/

Traducción: Expresión que describe una acción o comentario injusto, cruel o que viola las reglas de juego limpio; proviene del boxeo, donde golpear por debajo de la cintura está prohibido.

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/bɪˈloʊ ðə bɛlt/B2informalsport
  • esExpresión que describe una acción o comentario injusto, cruel o que viola las reglas de juego limpio; proviene del boxeo, donde golpear por debajo de la cintura está prohibido.

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.

    esGolpe bajo

    • 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.