| 释义 |
hit someone below the belt hit (one) below the beltTo unfairly target one's weakness or vulnerability. The phrase refers to boxing, in which hitting an opponent below the waist is prohibited. I know she really wants the promotion, but she really hit me below the belt by telling the boss about my personal problems.See also: below, belt, hithit someone below the belt behave deviously towards someone, especially so as to gain an unfair advantage. In boxing, delivering a blow below an opponent's waistline is against the rules.See also: below, belt, hit, someonehit someone below the belt tv. to deal with someone unfairly; to exploit someone’s vulnerabilities unfairly. (From boxing.) You were hitting Tom below the belt when you said that. See also: below, belt, hit, someone |