hit below the belt meaning in Hindi

hit below the belt in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.
   Mala ____________ by cheating on the exam to win her bet with Priya.
   (SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (08-July Shift 3))

   Ahit below the beltBget the sackCfell outDlook down upon
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) hit below the belt

   Correct Answer: hit below the belt
   Explanation:
   The sentence is: "Mala by cheating on the exam to win her bet with Priya."
   • Hit below the belt – ✔️ This idiom means to act unfairly or unethically, especially in a way that is considered morally wrong. Cheating to win a bet is unethical, so this idiom fits perfectly.
   Other options:
   • Get the sack – ✖️ Means to be fired from a job; unrelated here.
   • Fell out – ✖️ Means to have a quarrel or disagreement; not suitable in this context.
   • Look down upon – ✖️ Means to consider someone inferior; doesn’t match the action described.
   Thus, the correct idiom is hit below the belt.

2. SSC CPO 2025 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'hit below the belt' in the sentence:
   That comment about his family was hitting below the belt.

   AA clever moveBA fair insultCAn unfair or unethical remarkDA surprising compliment
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) An unfair or unethical remark

   Correct Answer: Option 3 — An unfair or unethical remark
   'Hit below the belt' means to act in an unfair or unsportsmanlike way; to make a remark or take an action that is considered unfair and hurtful. The idiom comes from boxing, where hitting below the belt is illegal.
   In the sentence: commenting about someone's family is considered an unfair, personal attack.
   Why the others are wrong:
   Option 1 — 'A clever move' implies skill; hitting below the belt implies unfairness, not cleverness.
   Option 2 — 'A fair insult' contradicts the idiom; 'below the belt' specifically means unfair.
   Option 4 — 'A surprising compliment' is entirely opposite in meaning.

3. SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   What does the idiom ‘Hit below the belt’ mean?

   AAct fairlyBAttack unfairlyCPraise genuinelyDLose in style
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Attack unfairly

   Meaning: hit below the belt = to attack unfairly, to say or do something cruel that breaks the rules of fair conduct *(अनुचित प्रहार करना, नीच तरीके से वार करना)*.
   Example: *Bringing up his late father's debts during the debate was hitting below the belt.*
   Origin.
   From boxing: under the Queensberry rules a punch below the belt line is a foul, so the idiom means an unfair blow.
   Why the others are wrong.
   • act fairly *(न्यायपूर्वक व्यवहार करना)* — the opposite; fair conduct is *above board* or *playing by the rules*.
   • praise genuinely *(सच्चे मन से सराहना)* — no praise is involved; the idiom is an *attack*.
   • lose in style *(शान से हारना)* — unrelated; losing gracefully is *taking it on the c

4. SSC CGL 2020 T-2 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   To hit below the belt

   ATo hit someone boldlyBTo attack after warningCTo hit off the markDTo attack in an unfair manner
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) To attack in an unfair manner

   ✅ Correct Answer: Option D (To attack in an unfair manner)
   Type: Idiom
   "To hit below the belt" = to act/attack unfairly (अनुचित तरीके से वार करना).
   Why the others are wrong
   • Boldly / after warning / off the mark – not the meaning.

5. SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the idiom that can correctly replace the underlined part of the given sentence.
   I know she really wants the promotion, but she really hit me below the hand by telling the boss about my personal problems.

   Ahit me below the booksBhit me the bricksChit me below the beltDhit me below the bottle
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) hit me below the belt

   Answer: hit me below the belt
   Explanation:
   To hit someone below the belt is to treat them unfairly or unethically (नीचे वार करना). Here, telling the boss about your personal problems was an unfair tactic.
   Other choices are nonsensical in this context:
   • hit me below the books – no such idiom
   • hit me the bricks – sounds like “beat the bricks,” not an idiom about unfairness
   • hit me below the bottle – no idiomatic meaning related to injustice
   Only hit me below the belt correctly conveys the sense of an underhanded, unfair move.

Examples

• “Criticizing his family during the debate was hitting below the belt.”

hit below the belt – questions

What is the meaning of hit below the belt in Hindi?

hit below the belt means “अनुचित लाभ उठाना, बेईमानी से वार करना” in Hindi. In English: To treat someone unfairly by doing something cruel or dishonest.

What are the synonyms of hit below the belt?

Synonyms of hit below the belt: play dirty, act unfairly, cheat.

Has hit below the belt been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – hit below the belt has been asked 5 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC CPO 2025 T-1, SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2022 T-1, SSC CGL 2020 T-2.

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