hit somebody when they're down

hit (one) when (one) is down

To criticize, exploit, insult, or otherwise treat badly someone who has already suffered a setback or is in a vulnerable position. Can Jeff's employee review wait until next week? His girlfriend just left him, and I don't want to hit him while he's down. Bob: "I'm sorry you got fired, but you shouldn't have been so sloppy with your work." Dave: "Wow, Bob. Way to hit me when I'm down."See also: down, hit

hit somebody when they’re ˈdown

continue to hurt somebody when they are already defeated: You wouldn’t hit a man when he’s down, would you?See also: down, hit, somebody

单词	hit somebody when they're down
释义	hit somebody when they're down hit (one) when (one) is down To criticize, exploit, insult, or otherwise treat badly someone who has already suffered a setback or is in a vulnerable position. Can Jeff's employee review wait until next week? His girlfriend just left him, and I don't want to hit him while he's down. Bob: "I'm sorry you got fired, but you shouldn't have been so sloppy with your work." Dave: "Wow, Bob. Way to hit me when I'm down."See also: down, hit hit somebody when they’re ˈdown continue to hurt somebody when they are already defeated: You wouldn’t hit a man when he’s down, would you?See also: down, hit, somebody
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