a cheap shot
US /ə tʃiːp ʃɑt/
UK /ə tʃiːp ʃɑt/
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billiger Trick, unfairer Angriff
an unfair or unsporting remark or action, especially one made against a vulnerable person or at an opportune moment
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His comment about her past mistakes was a cheap shot.
Sein Kommentar über ihre vergangenen Fehler war ein billiger Trick.
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The politician took a cheap shot at his opponent's family.
Der Politiker hat einen billigen Trick gegen die Familie seines Gegners angewendet.