Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully.
I admit that I did it suddenly without thinking about it.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. In the heat of the moment.
In the heat of the moment refers to acting impulsively or without thinking, driven by strong emotions or circumstances at the time.
This fits the context of doing something suddenly without thinking about it.
The other idioms do not match this meaning:
"Kicked the bucket" means to die.
"Let the cat out of the bag" means to reveal a secret.
"Hit the nail on the head" means to describe something exactly right.