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  What it means

  Literally “a blow below the belt.” Means an unfair, underhanded attack — hitting someone where it hurts most, breaking the rules of fair play.

  Vocabulary

  • cios — blow / hit
  • poniżej — below
  • pas — belt / waist

  Grammar note

  'Poniżej pasa' — 'pasa' is genitive of 'pas' after 'poniżej' (which always takes genitive).

  Cultural context

  From boxing. Used widely in politics, business, and personal disputes.

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