hit someone when they are down

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Synonym of kick someone when they are down (“make things worse for someone in a difficult position”).

Word forms

hit someone when they are down hits someone when they are down hitting someone when they are down hit someone when they were down
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