Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Tell upon

To affect adversely

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "tell upon" is to affect adversely.

This idiom is used to describe how something has a negative impact on someone or something else. It can be used to describe physical or mental health, performance, or behavior.

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

• To strike hard does not typically describe a negative impact.
• To advise someone does not typically describe a negative impact.
• To write down does not typically describe a negative impact.