carries away
Takes off with
Carries away means to transport something from one place to another, often with connotations of removal or theft: The flood waters carried away everything in their path.
More commonly, it describes being overwhelmed by emotion or enthusiasm to the point of losing restraint: She got carried away and bought far more than she needed.
To be carried away is to let excitement, anger, or passion override judgment.
- conveyCommunicate or transport
- swept off feetSuddenly, totally captivated
- intoxicateCause drunkenness or euphoria
- haulPull or carry laboriously
- exhilarateCause intense joy
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