English Explanatory Dictionary

strike 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

strike someone when they are down strikes someone when they are down striking someone when they are down struck someone when they were down

Synonyms

kick someone when they are down hit someone when they are down
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