Correct option is A
Option
(a) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
In the heat of the moment: It means doing or saying something suddenly or impulsively due to anger, stress, or excitement, without careful thought.
Example: He said some hurtful things in the heat of the moment but regretted them later.
Other related idioms and their meanings:
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Jump the gun: To do something too early.
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Fly off the handle: To lose one’s temper suddenly.
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Blow off steam: To release pent-up emotions or energy.