How to Pronounce "carried away"
expression
ˈkæɹid/, /ˈkɛɹid/ /əˈweɪ
KAIR-eed uh-WAY
kˈæɹɪd/ /ɐwˈeɪ
KARR-id uh-WAY
Definition
To become so excited or involved that you forget to be careful or controlled; often used when someone does something too much because they are very enthusiastic.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæɹid/, /ˈkɛɹid/ /əˈweɪ
British English
kˈæɹɪd/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAIR-eed uh-WAY
UK
KARR-id uh-WAY
Listen in Context
She got carried away and bought too many shoes.
Don’t get carried away with the decorations.
He got carried away playing video games all night.
Sorry, I got carried away talking about my trip!