| Idiom | Hit Below the Belt |
|---|---|
| Example | Saying I shouldn't be president of the Health Club because I'm a little overweight is really hitting below the belt. |
| Meaning | to use unfair tactics or be unsportsmanlike |
| Origin | In 1865 in England, the Marquis of Queensberry laid down strict rules for boxing. One of the strictest was that you were not permitted to hit anyone below the belt line. Today that rule still holds in boxing, but the saying also means to act unfairly in any kind of contest, relationship, or activity. |
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