body blow
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body blow
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body blow
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body blows
Britannica Dictionary definition of BODY BLOW
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a hard hit to a person's body
— usually used figuratively to describe a sudden event or occurrence that causes severe trouble, damage, sorrow, etc.
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The economy has taken some serious body blows in the past few years.
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The latest attack has dealt a real body blow to the chances for peace.
