carried away
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"I feel at home here, but I fully understand the situation, so I'm not getting too carried away."
From BBC
"I feel at home here but I fully understand the situation, so I'm not getting too carried away."
From Barron's
There is a danger of getting carried away with United under Michael Carrick, and I am expecting Solanke to score again here, but it still feels like United will find a way to win it.
From BBC
“I was trying to get your attention, and I got carried away.”
From Literature
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They disgorge numerous goods carried away on the backs of men and brought to horse-drawn carriages waiting to transport them to the city.
From Literature
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