English Explanatory Dictionary

kick someone when they are down

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make things worse for someone who is going through a difficult time.

Pronunciation

En-au-kick someone when they are down.ogg

Word forms

kick someone when they are down kicks someone when they are down kicking someone when they are down kicked someone when they were down

Synonyms

kick a dog when it's down strike someone when they are down hit someone when they are down

Related words

beat a dead horse put the boot in
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