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get carried away

 

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Term: Get Carried Away

Description: "Get carried away" is a idiomatic expression that means to become overly enthusiastic or emotional, often to the point of losing control of one's own actions or thoughts. It implies being swept up in a moment or situation, resulting in an excessive or exaggerated response.

Senses and Usages:

1. Sense: Excessive Enthusiasm

Part of Speech: Phrase

Example Sentence: She got carried away with excitement when she won the lottery.

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2. Sense: Involuntary Actions

Part of Speech: Phrase

Example Sentence: He got carried away with the music and started dancing wildly.

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3. Sense: Becoming Overwhelmed

Part of Speech: Phrase

Example Sentence: The chef got carried away with all the demands and ended up burning the meal.

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4. Sense: Overreacting to a Situation

Part of Speech: Phrase

Example Sentence: Please don't get carried away with criticism; it was just a minor mistake.

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