BODY BLOW


Meaning of BODY BLOW in English

ˈbody blow BrE AmE noun [countable]

1 . a serious loss, disappointment, or defeat ⇨ blow :

Hopes of economic recovery were dealt a body blow by this latest announcement.

2 . a hard hit between your neck and waist during a fight

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