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Be/get carried away

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Emotional Intensity

This phrase often signifies that emotions have overtaken logic or usual behavior.

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Sorry for the dramatic speech; I got carried away with the moment.
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Possible Regret

Sometimes suggests that one might later regret their actions done in excitement or passion.

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I got carried away buying gifts and now my wallet is empty.
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Colloquial Usage

Common in everyday conversation, but less appropriate in very formal or written contexts.

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He got carried away with the story and missed the bus stop.
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