carry away
Example Sentences
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Yet Hall will not be getting carried away.
From BBC
D’Arcy got an exclusive, 60-year concession to “exploit, develop, render suitable for trade, carry away and sell” Iran’s vast southern oil fields.
From Barron's
D’Arcy got an exclusive, 60-year concession to “exploit, develop, render suitable for trade, carry away and sell” Iran’s vast southern oil fields.
From Barron's
The Test victory in Hyderabad last year, which was followed by four heavy defeats, also shows one should never get too carried away.
From BBC
“Oh, yes,” Handsome declared, now getting carried away with his show of gratitude.
From Literature
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.