What is the meaning of the idiom "to hit

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

What is the meaning of the idiom "to hit below the belt"?

Options:

to disturb someone

insults a person in an inappropriate way

to exaggerate

to beat somebody very badly

Correct Answer:

insults a person in an inappropriate way

Explanation:

The correct answer is insults a person in an inappropriate way.

The other options are:

to disturb someone : This is not the meaning of the idiom.
to exaggerate : This is not the meaning of the idiom.
to beat somebody very badly : This is not the meaning of the idiom, but it is a more literal interpretation of the phrase.