be carried away

be carried away

To become excessive in one's enthusiasm, excitement, zeal, etc. Sorry, I was a little carried away there—I just love talking about my favorite artists!

See also: away, carry

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be/get carried aˈway

be/get very excited or lose control of your feelings: I got carried away and started shouting at the television.

See also: away, carry, get

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