Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Kick someone when they are down
Option 1: To create a disturbance deliberately
Option 2: To reject or disown friends
Option 3: To be angry with or disappointed in someone
Option 4: To cause further trouble to someone already in a difficult situation.
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Correct Answer: To cause further trouble to someone already in a difficult situation.
Solution : The most appropriate meaning for the given idiom is the fourth option.
Explanation: The idiom "Kick someone when they are down" does not involve physical kicking. Instead, it figuratively means to take advantage of or mistreat someone who is already in a difficult or vulnerable situation. The focus is on exploiting someone's weakness or misfortune, either emotionally or metaphorically.
Therefore, the correct meaning of the idiom is, to cause further trouble to someone already in a difficult situation.
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