1. Ý Nghĩa
A cheap shot: là một bình luận khiếm nhã, hay những lời chỉ trích ác ý, gây tổn thương hoặc xúc phạm người khác. Trong thể thao, ‘a cheap shot’ đề cập tới một hành động lén lút, lợi dụng tình huống và tấn công bất ngờ khi đối thủ không đề phòng hoặc không kịp phản ứng hay tự vệ.
2. Ví dụ/Examples
Making fun of her outfit at the party was such a cheap shot; you could tell she was offended.
Mike took a cheap shot at Tom’s crush in front of everyone, and it was very mean-spirited.
Don’t bring up his breakup again; it’s a cheap shot, and he’s still heartbroken.
The basketball player delivered a cheap shot by elbowing his opponent when the referee wasn’t looking.
That linebacker has a notorious track record for his cheap shots; he’ll do anything to annoy the opposing team.
Taking a cheap shot like that in a friendly game of tennis is just bad sportsmanship.