Definition
(No hitting) below the belt!: (Don't attack your opponent) with an illegal or unfair move!
a belt: a strip of leather or material worn around the waist to keep trousers in place
- "Your comments were below the belt, I'm afraid you're disqualified."
- "Your comments were below the belt."
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