body blow (Meaning)

body blow

a blow to the body, a damaging or deeply felt blow

The unexpected news dealt a body blow to his plans, leaving him reeling in disbelief.
The team's poor performance was a severe body blow to their hopes of winning the championship.
The recession delivered a body blow to the economy, resulting in widespread job losses.
The injury sustained by the star player proved to be a body blow to the team's morale.
The revelation of the politician's corruption scandal was a body blow to his reputation.
The loss of a loved one was a devastating body blow to her heart.
The harsh criticism he received on social media was a relentless body blow to his self-esteem.
The discovery of the financial irregularities came as a shocking body blow to the company's shareholders.
The abandoned house stood as a stark reminder of the body blow it had suffered from a devastating fire.
The athlete's body was weakened by the series of body blows he had taken during the fight.

a blow to the body, a damaging or deeply felt blow

counterblow, knee, right, shiver, rabbit punch, counter, roundhouse, kick, left, swing

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The unexpected news dealt a body blow to his plans, leaving him reeling in disbelief.

The team's poor performance was a severe body blow to their hopes of winning the championship.

The recession delivered a body blow to the economy, resulting in widespread job losses.

The injury sustained by the star player proved to be a body blow to the team's morale.