How to Pronounce "hit below the belt"
expression
HIT bi-LOH thuh BELT
HIT bi-LOH thuh BELT
Definition
To do or say something that is considered unfair, hurtful, or unethical, usually in an argument, discussion, or competition.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪt/ /biˈɫoʊ/, /bɪˈɫoʊ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɛɫt
British English
hˈɪt/ /bɪlˈəʊ/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɛlt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIT bi-LOH thuh BELT
UK
HIT bi-LOH thuh BELT
Listen in Context
It's not okay to hit below the belt during an argument.
He really hit below the belt when he brought up her past mistakes.
Don't hit below the belt just to win the game.
That comment about his family was really hitting below the belt.