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below the belt

be·lowt·he·belt

uncommon
adverb (1) adjective (1)

adverb

1.

in an unfair manner

  • “they dealt with him unfairly”
  • “their accusations hit below the belt”
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adjective

1.

disregarding the rules (from the notion of an illegal low blow in boxing)

  • “her accusations were below the belt”
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