Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Cut a poor figure.

Question

Question

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Answer 1

The correct answer is option 3), i.e., "To put a bad impression."

Key Points

Let’s look at the meaning of the given idiom/phrase:
The phrase 'Cut a poor figure' means 'to produce a poor impression.' (खराब प्रभाव डालना)
Example:
- You'll cut a poor figure at the job interview if you wear jeans.
Hence, the only possible answer is option 3, 'To put a bad impression,' which exactly resembles the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.