hits someone when they are down

A form of hit someone when they are down — Synonym of kick someone when they are down (“make things worse for someone in a difficult position”).

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of hit someone when they are down
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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hits someone when they are down,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hits%20someone%20when%20they%20are%20down.

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