Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Cut a poor figure

To put a bad impression

The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom "cut a poor figure" is to put a bad impression.

It means to make a bad impression on someone, especially by behaving in a way that is embarrassing or foolish. It is often used to describe someone who is not performing well or who is not dressed appropriately.

The other options are incorrect:

• In a poor state: This is not the meaning of the idiom "cut a poor figure."
• To put a good impression: This is the opposite of the meaning of the idiom "cut a poor figure."
• Bad physical form: This can be the meaning of the idiom "cut a poor figure," but it is not the most common meaning.