carried away with

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Molyneux has previously come under fire from fans and critics alike for overstating game features and getting carried away with ideas.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

“Expect risk to get bought for a bit, but don’t get too carried away with this,” ING’s Padhraic Garvey and Benjamin Schroeder said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham insists his team is not getting carried away with their unbeaten start to the Super Rugby season including snapping a 26-year winless drought in Christchurch.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

During police interview, Price initially denied offending, but he later admitted buying the Leasingham Horse Brooch online and then getting carried away with the story.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

Fire stations, police stations, and municipal centers had been carried away with everything else.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland