Below the belt definition

Below the belt

Topics Below the belt Definition

WordNet

(1) Disregarding the rules (from the notion of an illegal low blow in boxing)

"Her accusations were below the belt"

(2) In an unfair manner

"They dealt with him unfairly"

"Their accusations hit below the belt"

WiktionaryText

Of a punch, landing illegally, below the opponent's waist.
Unfair; dirty; not according to the generally accepted rules.

Commenting on his bachelorhood in a debate on marital ethics was a bit below the belt, don't you think?