become overly excited or emotional · lose control due to strong feelings
Ever been so hyped about something – maybe a new game, a concert, or even just a killer sale – that you start making wild plans or spending too much? 😅 That's when you're 'getting carried away'! It's all about letting your emotions (excitement, enthusiasm, sometimes even anger) take the wheel and drive you a little too far.
💡 **Pro Tip:** This phrase isn't always negative! Sometimes it just means you're really passionate. But usually, it implies a slight loss of control, like when you 'get carried away' with shopping and blow your budget. 💸 You can use it in both positive (like getting carried away by the music) and negative contexts (getting carried away during an argument).
Imagine your friend found out their favorite band is coming to town and immediately bought 10 tickets for a huge group, even though they only have 3 friends. Which English expression best describes their behavior? A. get carried away B. bite your tongue C. play it cool