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Cheap shot
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a comment or statement that is cruel or unfair
Disapproving
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "cheap shot" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "cheap shot" can be traced back to sports, particularly boxing. It originated in the early 20th century and referred to a punch or blow that was considered unsportsmanlike or delivered when the opponent was unprepared or defenseless. Today, it is commonly used in various domains to describe actions or remarks that are perceived as unfair, disrespectful, or taking advantage of someone.
cheap shot
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I didn't appreciate that cheap shot you took at me at the party.
It would be a cheap shot to roast Franklin with the evidence he gave you as his friend.
He enabled him to take the cheap shot that ended the fight, stirred the pot and kept Mayweather at the center of controversy.
I think her making fun of his wife was a cheap shot
