How to Pronounce "a low blow"
expression
uh LOH BLOH
uh LOH BLOH
Definition
An unfair or mean action, comment, or criticism, especially one that takes advantage of someone's weakness or is unnecessarily hurtful.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ə ˌloʊ ˈbloʊ/
British English
/ə ˌləʊ ˈbləʊ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh LOH BLOH
UK
uh LOH BLOH
Listen in Context
That comment about his family was a low blow.
You took a low blow when you made fun of my mistake.
Calling her lazy was a low blow during the meeting.
Bringing up his past failures was really a low blow.