Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.
Mala ____________ by cheating on the exam to win her bet with Priya.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. hit below the belt.
"Hit below the belt" means to act in a way that is unfair or unethical, often by using methods that are considered underhanded or hurtful. Cheating on an exam fits this description, making this the best idiom for the sentence.
"Get the sack" means to be fired from a job, which doesn't fit the context.
"Look down upon" means to regard someone with disdain or contempt, which doesn't fit the context of cheating.
"Fell out" means to have a disagreement or fall out with someone, which isn't relevant here.