Go flying

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Unexpected Event

Used when something happens suddenly, often by accident or without warning.

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Bags went flying when the train jerked to a halt unexpectedly.

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Dramatic Effect

Emphasizes the chaos or intensity of a situation, making it seem vivid or extreme.

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She slipped on the ice, and her papers went flying into the air.

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Figurative Use

Sometimes used metaphorically to describe rapid movement or change, not actual flying.

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News of the celebrity's visit went flying through the town.

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