kick somebody when they are downCRITICIZEto criticize or attack someone who is already in a weak or difficult position 对某人落井下石 The media can’t resist kicking a man when he’s down. 媒体忍不住要干落井下石的事。
kick somebody when they are down• The newspapers cannot resist kicking a man when he is down.
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