Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Below the belt

Cruel and unfair

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "below the belt" is cruel and unfair.

This idiom is used to describe something that is done in a way that is unfair or unethical, especially when it is directed at someone's vulnerabilities. It is often used to describe insults or attacks that are personal or hurtful.

The other options for the meaning of the idiom are not as accurate.

• Without any effort does not typically describe something that is cruel or unfair.
• Very quickly does not typically describe something that is cruel or unfair.
• Suspiciously does not typically describe something that is cruel or unfair.