low blow

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low blow

1. Sports An illegal blow in boxing that lands below the opponent's waist.

2. An unscrupulous attack; an insult.

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low′ blow′

1. an illegal blow below an opponent's waist in boxing.

2. an unfair or unsportsmanlike criticism or attack.

[1950–55]

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low blow - unscrupulous abuse

contumely, insult, revilement, vilification, abuse - a rude expression intended to offend or hurt; "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team"

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