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low blow

/ləʊ bləʊ/

Traduction: Remarque ou action injuste ou mesquine, en particulier celle qui exploite la vulnérabilité ou la faiblesse personnelle de quelqu'un.

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/ləʊ bləʊ/B2informalsport
  • frRemarque ou action injuste ou mesquine, en particulier celle qui exploite la vulnérabilité ou la faiblesse personnelle de quelqu'un.

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.

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    • 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.