Kick in the teeth, or punch further down? (4,4)
I believe the answer is:
body blow
'kick in the teeth' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.
'punch further down?' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'punch' could be 'blow' and 'blow' is located in the answer.
'down?' could be 'd' and 'd' is found within the answer.
The remaining letters 'boy' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This explanation may well be incorrect...
'or' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for body blow that I've seen before include "Crushing reverse" , "Serious setback" , "A severe setback, like punch to solar plexus" , "Severe disappointment" , "Sickening reverse" .)