Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'hit below the belt' in the sentence:
That comment about his family was hitting below the belt.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The idiom "hit below the belt" means to say something that is unfair, cruel, or disregards the rules of polite social behavior.
In the sentence: Using someone's family as a target in a conversation is considered a "low blow" or an unfair tactic.