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English 2 senses of the expression below the belt:
ADVERBallbelow the belt, unfairlyin an unfair manner
ADJECTIVEallbelow the beltdisregarding the rules (from the notion of an illegal low blow in boxing)
Englishbelow the belt: 2 senses adjective 1
Meaningdisregarding the rules (from the notion of an illegal low blow in boxing).
Example"her accusations were below the belt"
Categoryboxing, pugilism, fisticuffsfighting with the fists
Broaderunfair, unjustnot fair
Englishbelow the belt: 2 senses adverb 1
MeaningIn an unfair manner.
Example "their accusations hit below the belt"
Synonymunfairly
Oppositefairly, fair, cleanIn conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud / fraud or cheating
Spanishinjustamente
Catalaninjustament

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