You can refuse to talk to her if you like, but you're just "cutting off your nose to spite your face". Choose the correct meaning?
Answer: Making a situation worse for yourself out of anger
Explanation
The phrase "cutting off your nose to spite your face" refers to actions taken in anger that ultimately harm oneself more than the intended target.
It highlighting the futility of such behavior.
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