Cios poniżej pasa
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What it means
Literally “a blow below the belt.” Means an unfair, underhanded attack — hitting someone where it hurts most, breaking the rules of fair play.
Vocabulary
- cios — blow / hit
- poniżej — below
- pas — belt / waist
Grammar note
'Poniżej pasa' — 'pasa' is genitive of 'pas' after 'poniżej' (which always takes genitive).
Cultural context
From boxing. Used widely in politics, business, and personal disputes.
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