单词 | low blow |
释义 | > as lemmaslow blow low blow n. a punch below the belt in boxing, in contravention of the rules; (figurative) a cruel or unfair criticism or attack. ΚΠ 1897 Boston Daily Globe 18 Mar. 19/3 I said that it was a clean fight... My friends have referred, however, to a low blow with which Fitzsimmons caught me early in the fight. 1958 S. Plath Jrnl. 16 Dec. (2000) 441 The minute you dare to be happy fate smacks you a low blow. 1990 Sports Illustr. 7 May 25/3 The low blow cost Hearns some breath and Olajide a point. 2008 P. McKellan Claiming their Mate vii. 64 ‘I never thought you'd sink to their level.’ It was a low blow and a nasty thing to say but it worked. < as lemmas |
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