punch down
Upper Intermediate (B2) informal
To make fun of or attack people who are weaker or less powerful than you.
"Critics accused the comedian of punching down by making jokes at the expense of homeless people."
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Schlatt Dies
TommyVODS · 75:53
Don't punch down.
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Real Time with Bill Maher · 15:36
He likes to punch down and kiss up.
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Andrew Huberman · 30:09
but especially for men, you never punch down.
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Lenny's Podcast · 32:09
league and and and let's uh punch down,
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BarDown · 31:19
you know, they punch down the door and they