Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To run around like a headless chicken

To do many things in a disorganised manner

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "to run around like a headless chicken" is to do many things in a disorganised manner.

The idiom "to run around like a headless chicken" is used to describe someone who is panicking and not thinking clearly. They may be trying to do too many things at once, and they are not able to focus on any one task.

The other options are not as appropriate meanings for the idiom "to run around like a headless chicken":

• To do things methodically one by one: This idiom means to do things in a careful and orderly way.
• To be lazy and unwilling to work: This idiom means to be reluctant to do any work.
• To be unable to catch escaping chicken: This idiom is not commonly used, and it does not have the same meaning as the idiom "to run around like a headless chicken."