coup bas

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coup bas m (plural coups bas)

  1. (combat sports) blow below the belt, low blow (unfair or illegal blow that lands below the opponent’s waist)
    Synonym: coup en dessous de la ceinture
  2. (figuratively) low blow, cheap shot (any attack that is considered unfair or unscrupulous)
    Synonym: coup en dessous de la ceinture