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kick someone when they are down

Verb
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
困難な状況にある人に対して、さらに追い打ちをかける(苦境を悪化させる) / 苦しんでいる相手に対し、余計なダメージや心の痛手を与える
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落ち込んでいる人に追い打ちをかけるのは残酷だ。特にその人が支援を必要としているときはなおさらだ。

present singular third-person

participle present

participle past

past

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(idiomatic) To make things worse for someone who is going through a difficult time.

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kick someone when they are down

It's cruel to kick someone when they are down, especially when they need support.

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It's cruel to kick someone when they are down, especially when they need support.

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