Choose the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase.
He was carried off his feet when he was declared to have won the prize.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Was wild with excitement.
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The phrase "carried off his feet" in this context means to overwhelm or excite someone to such an extent that they feel swept away by emotion or sensation.
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In this case, the individual was declared the winner of a prize, and the phrase suggests that it caused him to feel extremely excited.
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Therefore, "was wild with excitement" accurately captures the meaning of the underlined phrase.