buille íseal — meaning in English
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English meaning
- below the belt idiom Unfair, cruel or dishonourable, especially of a remark that attacks something personal or painful that has nothing to do with the argument.
Senses
buille íseal is used for these senses in English:
- below the belt (boxing) Of a punch, landing illegally, below the opponent's waist.
- low blow (boxing) An unfair or illegal blow that lands below the opponent’s waist.
below the belt — full definition
- idiom Unfair, cruel or dishonourable, especially of a remark that attacks something personal or painful that has nothing to do with the argument.
- phrase In boxing, in the area under the waistband, where punches are against the rules.
- phrase Located lower than the waist on the body.