Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The loyal watchman was cut to the quick when he was accused of theft.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. hurt intensely.
The meaning of the given idiom is-
Cut to the quick- to injure someone emotionally, to hurt someone with words or an action.
As the meaning of the given idiom is the same as the chosen option it will be the correct answer.