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low blow

/ləʊ bləʊ/

Tradução: Comentário ou ação injusta e cruel, especialmente a que explora a vulnerabilidade ou fraqueza pessoal de alguém.

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/ləʊ bləʊ/B2informalsport
  • ptComentário ou ação injusta e cruel, especialmente a que explora a vulnerabilidade ou fraqueza pessoal de alguém.

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.

    ptGolpe baixo

    • 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.