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below the belt

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below the belt

not fair That new advertisement really hits below the belt.

Usage notes: often used with hit, as in the example

Etymology: based on the idea of hitting someone below the belt in boxing, which is against the rules

See also: below, belt

below the belt

Not according to the rules; unfairly.

See also: below, belt