get carried away

Example Sentences

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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

“Underlying demand remains muted, and investors should not get carried away with 2026 earnings recovery,” the analysts write.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

"We need to continue like this but not get carried away and keep our feet on the ground."

From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025

It’s easy to get carried away by the enticing places that rank atop the lists.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025

“Sony to get carried away, but I think you get the point.”

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster