get carried away

Example Sentences

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He has it bookmarked, and refers to it during his own process as a reminder not to get carried away with fancy gimmicks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Zachary James returns as both Amenhotep III, Akhnaten’s father, and the engaging narrator who occasionally threatens to get carried away.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

We get carried away sometimes about the football and results.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

"We won't get carried away with two massive results - it's always about what's next, keeping our feet on the ground and doing the right things this week."

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

Some of them would get carried away with this.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood