I was _________ when they rang up and informed that I had won a lottery. (Choose the correct idiom) 

The correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. on cloud nine.

Key Points

• The idiom "on cloud nine" means being extremely happy or in a state of great elation. (बहुत खुश होना)
  • Example: After hearing the news of her promotion, she was on cloud nine.
• The sentence implies that the person was ecstatic or overjoyed after winning the lottery, so "on cloud nine" fits perfectly.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Flying off the handle (गुस्से में आपा खो देना): It means to suddenly become very angry without much reason.
  • Example: He flew off the handle when he found out someone had scratched his car.
• At loggerheads (बहस या झगड़े में होना): It means to be in strong disagreement or conflict with someone.
  • Example: The two neighbors have been at loggerheads over the property boundary for years.
• Red in the face (शर्मिंदा या गुस्से से लाल होना): It means being embarrassed or angry to the point of blushing.
  • Example: She was red in the face after realizing she had made a mistake in front of everyone.