carry away
The phrase 'carry away' can be used both literally and figuratively to describe physical removal or emotional overwhelm.
Definition
B2General
(common)To transport or remove something or someone from one place to another, often suddenly or forcefully.
Example
- The flood waters carried away the small bridge.
- The police carried away the evidence from the crime scene.
B2Emotional
(figurative)To cause someone to become extremely enthusiastic or emotional, often losing self-control.
Example
- She was carried away by the excitement of the concert.
- Don't get carried away with the idea; it still needs careful planning.
C1Behavioral
(figurative)To influence someone to act irrationally or impulsively.
Example
- He was carried away by his anger and said things he didn't mean.
- The thrill of the moment carried her away, and she agreed to the risky plan.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "carry away":
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