An idiom is given below, followed by four possible meanings. Select the option that <strong>BEST</strong> conveys the meaning of the idiom.<br><strong>To throw the helve after the hatchet</strong>
- A. To act impulsively without regard for long-term consequences
- B. To escalate a dispute by responding with disproportionate force
- C. To worsen a situation by incurring further loss after an initial failure ✓
- D. To abandon a task midway due to excessive difficulty
Correct Answer: C. To worsen a situation by incurring further loss after an initial failure
Explanation
The idiom 'to throw the helve after the hatchet' means to add a new loss to an old one, effectively making a bad situation worse by risking more after an initial failure.