to become completely involved or excited by something · to be carried away by strong emotion or enthusiasm
Ever been to a concert where the music was so good, you just couldn't help but dance? 🎶 Or maybe you were watching a really tense movie and found yourself gasping along with the characters? 😱 That's exactly when you 'get swept up'! It means you're so immersed in an experience or feeling that you lose track of everything else. It's often used for positive emotions like excitement, but you can also get swept up in a bad mood or a difficult situation.
When would you use 'to get swept up'? A. 📖 When you are reading a book and feel completely engrossed in the story. B. 😴 When you are trying to stay awake during a boring lecture. C. 🚶♀️ When you are calmly walking through a quiet park alone.
💡 **Quick Tip!** While 'get carried away' (which is similar) often has a slightly negative connotation, implying you did something excessive, 'to get swept up' is more neutral or even positive. It describes being pulled into a situation or emotion naturally, like being carried by a current. You can 'get swept up in the moment' or 'get swept up in a story'.