In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

The old beggar ran amuck and began to throw stones at the passerby.

A.

became desperate

B.

ran about wildly

C.

become annoyed

D.

felt disgusted

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.