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Sucker-punched

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Officials in the already-reeling hospitality industry felt sucker-punched by Obama’s remark.

Could you explain “sucker-punched”?

A sucker punch refers to a strong blow that can take the air out of someone.

Usually it is not expected and that makes it even more unsettling as the victim is not prepared.

For example, young Brendan was drying the dishes when his elder brother came up and sucker punched him from behind causing him to drop the plate.

Often the term is used as a metaphor to imply a situation that takes place where an individual or group is hit by an unsuspecting blow.

Recently it was used in the situation where President Obama instructed company executives who had received TARP funds not to take holidays using taxpayer’s money.

Representatives from the hospitality industry however said they felt ‘sucker- punched’ as they were already suffering heavy financial losses from the recession and Obama’s comments had led to further declines in business travel bookings.

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About the author: Brendan has taught at universities, high schools and primary schools in Japan,the UK, Australia and China. He is a Qualified Education Agent Counsellor and has extensive experience with International English Language Examinations. In the field of writing Brendan has been published in The Bangkok Post, The Taipei Times, Inflight magazines and the Asia News Network. He can be contacted at brendanjohnworrell@hotmail.com.

 

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