Kick Him When He's Down In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Kick Him When He's Down", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2022-03-15 08:03

Meaning of Kick Him When He's Down (redirected from kick (one) when (one) is down )

Synonyms:

hit (one) when (one) is down

Kick (one) when (one) is down informal verb phrase

To criticize, exploit, insult someone when they are in a weak position.

James has just got fired, so you shouldn't kick him when he's down.

I don't like my boss. He always kick his competitors when they're down.

Instead of helping Jimmy find his wallet, Jack kicked Jimmy when he's down.

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A response to an insult, implying that people can be hurt by physical force but not by insults
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Someone who ruins others' fun and enjoyment

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A disrespectful way to refer to feminist or rowdy woman
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Punish someone by damaging their dignity or reputation for what they have done without causing them permanent harm.

Grammar and Usage of Kick (one) when (one) is down

Verb Forms

  • to kick (one) when (one) is down
  • kicks (one) when (one) is down
  • kicked (one) when (one) is down
  • kicking (one) when (one) is down

The verb "kick" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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