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Definition |
unacceptable behavior |
Examples |
1) His remarks during the debate were below the
belt, causing escalating tensions among the candidates. 2)
The personal attack was seen as below the belt
by both the audience and the media alike. |
Etymology |
The phrase originates from the rules of boxing, where hitting an
opponent below the waist was considered unsportsmanlike. |
Synonyms |
unfair, unjust, unethical |
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