Carry away Meaning in English
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Definition
'Carry away' means to physically take something or someone from one place to another, or to become so excited or involved that you lose control of your feelings or actions.
Usage & Nuances
Often used figuratively as 'get carried away' (become overly excited or emotional). Used with people or feelings. Literal use (physically take away) is common in stories or news. Common collocations: 'carried away by the music', 'don't get carried away'.
Example Sentences
The river carried away the small boat.
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She was carried away by the music.
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Don’t get carried away when you win.
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Sorry, I got carried away with the story and talked too much.
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The flood carried away several cars from the street.
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It’s easy to get carried away at a party and forget the time.
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