below the belt

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Synonyms of below the beltnext
: unfair, unfairly

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The safety-yellow stripes of the original Crossovers have been toned down into a Venture-style checkmark down below the belt line. — New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026 But what does Porsha being a liar have to do with Shamea hitting below the belt unprompted? — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026

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First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of below the belt was in 1844

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