Be/get carried away
verb
To become excessively involved or engrossed, to lose control of oneself.
I got carried away while shopping and spent too much money.
Often appears as...
- get carried away with something
- get carried away by something
verb
To get extremely excited or enthusiastic about something.
She got carried away at the concert and started singing along loudly.
Often appears as...
- carried away with excitement
- carried away with joy
verb
To express oneself more strongly or dramatically than intended.
I didn't mean to yell at you, I just got carried away during the argument.
Often appears as...
- carried away with anger
- carried away with passion
verb
To become excessively involved or engrossed, to lose control of oneself.
I got carried away while shopping and spent too much money.
Often appears as...
- get carried away with something
- get carried away by something
verb
To get extremely excited or enthusiastic about something.
She got carried away at the concert and started singing along loudly.
Often appears as...
- carried away with excitement
- carried away with joy
verb
To express oneself more strongly or dramatically than intended.
I didn't mean to yell at you, I just got carried away during the argument.
Often appears as...
- carried away with anger
- carried away with passion
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
This phrase often signifies that emotions have overtaken logic or usual behavior.
Sorry for the dramatic speech; I got carried away with the moment.
Pro Tip 2/3Possible Regret
Sometimes suggests that one might later regret their actions done in excitement or passion.
I got carried away buying gifts and now my wallet is empty.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
Common in everyday conversation, but less appropriate in very formal or written contexts.
He got carried away with the story and missed the bus stop.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
This phrase often signifies that emotions have overtaken logic or usual behavior.
Sorry for the dramatic speech; I got carried away with the moment.
Pro Tip 2/3Possible Regret
Sometimes suggests that one might later regret their actions done in excitement or passion.
I got carried away buying gifts and now my wallet is empty.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
Common in everyday conversation, but less appropriate in very formal or written contexts.
He got carried away with the story and missed the bus stop.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
This phrase often signifies that emotions have overtaken logic or usual behavior.
Sorry for the dramatic speech; I got carried away with the moment.
Pro Tip 2/3Possible Regret
Sometimes suggests that one might later regret their actions done in excitement or passion.
I got carried away buying gifts and now my wallet is empty.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
Common in everyday conversation, but less appropriate in very formal or written contexts.
He got carried away with the story and missed the bus stop.
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