below the belt

成語所屬單字belt

below the belt — 慣用語

1. describing a comment or action that is unfair or cruel, especially because it at

1.慣用語
釋義

卑鄙;犯規;不光明正大

describing a comment or action that is unfair or cruel, especially because it attacks someone in a way that is not allowed by polite or moral rules.

例句

Mocking Rashida's accent during the debate was really below the belt.

Bringing up his divorce in a work meeting felt below the belt.