"when they go low, we go lower" meaning in English

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Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} when they go low, we go lower
  1. (humorous, ironic) Used to indicate a desire or willingness to stoop to an adversary's incivility or violence. Tags: humorous, ironic Synonyms: when they go low, we go submarine
    Sense id: en-when_they_go_low,_we_go_lower-en-phrase-qftYXk0w Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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