below the belt »
Of a punch, landing illegally, below the opponent's waist.
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call off the dogs »
During a one-sided sports contest, to remove the first-string unit of a team from the game after dominating the opponent.
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cherry pick »
To position oneself near the opponent's goal to attempt to receive an errant or intentional pass for an easy score, as in basketball or versions of soccer where offsides are not enforced.
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curveball »
An unexpected turn of events initiated by an opponent or chance.
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low blow »
An unfair or illegal blow that lands below the opponent’s waist; a groin attack..
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no holds barred »
Without restrictions on holds or what opponents may do.
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put the boot in »
To kick a fallen opponent.
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sell »
To pretend that an opponent's blows or maneuvers are causing legitimate injury; to act.
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touch%C3%A9 »
An acknowledgement of the success, appropriateness or superiority of an argument, sometimes used sarcastically to mock one's opponent's absurd logic.
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wail on »
To strike an opponent heavily and repeatedly in a fight.
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whale on »
To strike an opponent heavily and repeatedly in a fight.
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