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  What it means

  Literally “below the belt.” Refers to an unfair or cruel remark or action. “A low blow.”

  Vocabulary

  • poniżej — below
  • pas — belt / waist

  Grammar note

  'Poniżej' requires the genitive case ('pasa').

  Cultural context

  Derived from combat sports (boxing).

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