hit below the belt (to) [exp]

Meaning:

• to do something immoral, unfair or cruel.

Examples:

1. He does not allow his children to go to the school. I think he really is hitting below the belt.
2. The government is making a new law to support homeless kids. The previous law was hitting below the belt.
3. During the argument, she hit below the belt by bringing up his failed marriage.
4. The company hit below the belt by spreading false rumors about its competitor.
5. His comment about her personal life was a clear hit below the belt.
6. Criticizing her appearance in the debate was hitting below the belt.
7. The candidate hit below the belt by attacking his opponent’s family.