Translations for „body blow“ in the English » German Dictionary

ˈbody blow N also fig

body blow

schwerer Schlag

to come as a body blow to sb

jdn hart treffen

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to come as a body blow to sb

jdn hart treffen

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English

Another body blow was the loss of the music segment of their business to digital downloads.

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That it is not is a body blow.

www.telegraph.co.uk

We've done over 11,000 flights without incident but this comes as a body blow.

www.theage.com.au

This is just a body blow to the town.

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It was a body blow -- the lowest moment in his career.

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While it's a body blow to the insurgents, the rebels remain potent.

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Research is hurting right now, especially with the new body blow called sequestration.

healthland.time.com

United had looked the more likely and that is a real body blow.

au.eurosport.com

It will be a body blow to the town.

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It was a body blow for everyone who is committed to clean, fair and honest competition.

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