Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A cat's paw

To make somebody a fool

The idiom "a cat's paw" typically means to be used by someone else to accomplish their hidden or selfish purposes, often without realizing one's role in their schemes. It implies being manipulated or used as a pawn in someone else's plan.

So, the most appropriate meaning is:

Option 1: "To make somebody a fool."