Caught up in Meaning in English
expression · lemma: catch up in
التعريف
To be deeply involved, absorbed, or stuck in something, often without intending to be. This can refer to being busy, distracted, or emotionally affected by a situation.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Common in both casual and formal speech. Usually followed by a noun or gerund ('caught up in work', 'caught up in the moment'). Refers to mental, emotional, or situational involvement, not physical catching. Not to be confused with 'catch up on' (to get up to date).
جمل نموذجية
She got caught up in her homework and forgot the time.
basic
He was caught up in a traffic jam for hours.
basic
Don't get caught up in arguments online.
basic
I got so caught up in the movie that I didn't hear my phone ring.
natural
He got caught up in the excitement and spent more than he planned.
natural
Sorry I’m late—I got caught up in a meeting that ran over.
natural