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The art of politics consists in knowing precisely when it is necessary to hit an opponent slightly below the belt.
Konrad Adenauer

Meaning of "below the belt" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BELOW THE BELT

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WHAT DOES BELOW THE BELT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Below the belt

Mainly used in combat sports such as boxing and kickboxing, below the belt refers to all the area of the body that lies below the line of the opponent's navel, including the genital area, legs, and crotch. In these sports, as in many others, punches must not be struck below the opponent's navel, as it is deemed unfair and contrary to sportsmanship. The expression is also used figuratively in to describe anything which is considered abusive, overly hurtful, or plainly unfair.

Definition of below the belt in the English dictionary

The definition of below the belt in the dictionary is below the waist, esp in the groin. Other definition of below the belt is in an unscrupulous or cowardly way.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BELOW THE BELT

belonging
belongingness
belongings
Belorussia
Belorussian
Belostok
belove
beloved
Belovo
below
below ground
below par
below stairs
below the line
below-the-belt
below-the-line
below-the-line advertising
below-the-line promotion
belowdecks
belowground

WORDS THAT END LIKE BELOW THE BELT

asteroid belt
belt
black belt
brown belt
cartridge belt
chastity belt
conveyor belt
endless belt
fan belt
fold-and-thrust belt
garter belt
green belt
Kuiper belt
lap and shoulder belt
radiation belt
safety belt
seat belt
suspender belt
sword belt
the black belt
tighten one´s belt

Synonyms and antonyms of below the belt in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «BELOW THE BELT»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «below the belt» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of below the belt

Translation of «below the belt» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BELOW THE BELT

Find out the translation of below the belt to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of below the belt from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «below the belt» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

使坏
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

por debajo del cinturón
570 millions of speakers

English

below the belt
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बेल्ट के नीचे
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تحت الحزام
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ниже пояса
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

abaixo da cintura
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বেল্ট নীচের
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

au-dessous de la courroie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Di bawah tali pinggang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

unter der Gürtel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ベルト以下に
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

벨트 아래
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ngisor sabuk
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

dưới vành đai
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பெல்ட் கீழே
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बेल्ट खाली
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kemerin altında
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sotto la cintura
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Poniżej pasa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

нижче пояса
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sub centură
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κάτω από τη ζώνη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onder die belt
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

under bältet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

under beltet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of below the belt

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BELOW THE BELT»

The term «below the belt» is regularly used and occupies the 108.215 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BELOW THE BELT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about below the belt

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QUOTES WITH «BELOW THE BELT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word below the belt.
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Konrad Adenauer
The art of politics consists in knowing precisely when it is necessary to hit an opponent slightly below the belt.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BELOW THE BELT»

Discover the use of below the belt in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to below the belt and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Below the belt: sexuality, religion and the American South
As Wilson demonstrates, it is the combination of internalized self-hatred, the influence of the right-wing Republicans and religious fervor, together with the hatred, fear, and suspicion aroused by the intervention of gay and lesbian ...
Angelia R. Wilson, 2000
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The Below-the-Belt Manager
Step by destructive step The Below the Belt Manager is an invaluable guide that sends you down a completely despicable path, pointing out which employees to force into submission and which require total eradication.
Eric Broder, 2009
3
Below the Belt
He's not going down without a fight To outfit his new gym, trainer Cooper Fitzgerald is looking for fresh boxing talent.
Sarah Mayberry, 2008
4
Bridge Below the Belt
Written by a top bridge player and national champion, here is a behind-the-scenes, tongue-in-cheek look at the egos and eccentricities behind the world's most exciting card game.
Larry Cohen, Liz Davis, 1998
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Hit Below the Belt: Facing Up to Prostate Cancer
This account of one man's battle with prostate cancer resonates with the plights of thousands of men. But what sets HIT BELOW THE BELT apart is the author'¬?s perspective as a physician-in particular, his experiences as an oncologist.
Ralph Berberich, 2001
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100 Questions & Answers About Men's Health: Keeping You ...
This essential text provides authoritative, practical answers to the key questions about erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer and benign prostate disease, urinary retention, and treatments for all of these problems.
Pamela Ellsworth, 2010
7
Belly Laughter in Relationships: Something Else Positive ...
This book explores all the serious aspects of relationships from a lighter point of view and shows how couples that laugh together develop vital, life-long friendships in which they never fall out of love.
Enda Junkins, 2002
8
Writing Below the Belt: Conversations with Erotic Authors
Follow the exciting adventures of this young animal lover as she learns more of God and His character through her many adventures in The Dixie Morris Animal Adventures.
Michael Rowe, 1997
9
Congressional edition
... Chicago and Alton Railroad over a creek entering the canal from the southeast, about 260 feet above a part of the spoil bunk densely overgrown with small willows, and "about 9,010 feet below the Belt Line Railroad bridge over the cana1.
United States. Congress, 1906
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Congressional serial set
The piercing of the hull under or below the belt, would almost certainly be fatal to the vessel. The compartments here are large, the pressure of the water great, and it would be almost impossible to make use successfully of any appliance to ...
United States. Government Printing Office, 1908

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BELOW THE BELT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term below the belt is used in the context of the following news items.
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The Harper government is marked by its mean streak
This apparently irresistible compulsion to hit below the belt is really quite pathological. Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney cannot mention ... «The Globe and Mail, Jul 15»
2
This week on Muvhango
An enraged Thandaza confronts Azwindini about his below the belt tactics to win the Babalola deal. Moriti plays nice with Carol while executing ... «The Citizen, Jul 15»
3
Movie Review: Ted 2
Even when it's below the belt and you know you shouldn't laugh, trust us, you will. There are also some pretty impressive cameos to look out for ... «TV3.ie, Jul 15»
4
Talensi By-Election: UFP Endorses NDC's BT Baba
... preaching the President John Mahama message of Development, has been a below the belt for the NPP whose Ashanti Regional Chairman- ... «Peace FM Online, Jul 15»
5
Watch: Kevin McHale bowls us over with this answer on 'Celebrity …
You know the regions that we're talking about – the ones that fall below the belt. In fact, we've come to expect questions that might make some ... «USA TODAY, Jul 15»
6
As uncertain Greece prepares for referendum, the consequences …
The Greek people have a proud history as a sovereign nation,” Isihos said in an interview. “When you hit people below the belt, you get a ... «National Post, Jul 15»
7
Did you know? IIFA 2015 is Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor …
While a lot has been said about their crazy onstage antics during IIFA 2015, with infinite gags and below the belt jokes directed at who's who of ... «Bollywood Life, Jul 15»
8
Taylor Swift & Gigi Hadid Wore Matching American Flag Onesies To …
... from OnePiece, which is made from soft premium cotton and features a two way zipper that zips from just below the belt to the top of the hood. «Bustle, Jul 15»
9
After all is debated, budget passed, parliament adjourn sine die: It is …
While the DPP led government celebrates the pulling of wool; the jab in the back; the blow below the belt, ordinary Malawians cry in silence. «Nyasa Times, Jul 15»
10
Who wouldn't want an iPhone case that looks like a gun?
Worse, the head and neck and regions below the belt are NOT protected at all. I suggest check some real police, and see what you think when ... «CNET, Jul 15»

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