Carried away – to lose control of one’s
emotions, eg. due to excitement or over-enthusiasm
- Diana got carried
away at the basketball match and screamed when her team lost the match.
- There was too much food at the party last night.
James obviously got carried away
while shopping.
Carry off - to succeed in doing something
difficult
- Although Rachael was nervous about speaking in
front of hundreds of people for the first time, I thought she carried it off very well.
Carry on
1.
continue doing something
- Don’t worry about me. Just carry on with what you’re doing.
2. to
complain or fuss noisily about something
·
The teachers are carrying
on about having to work extra hours without overtime pay again.
3. to
behave in a foolish or disruptive manner
- It was dreadful to see Alan carry on like that. He could have been so successful had he
not succumbed to alcohol.
Carry out
1.
to do or complete something
- Nathan is carrying
out a research on the sudden rise in obesity amongst Asians.
- The doctors are carrying out tests to find out what’s wrong with her.
- It is hoped that the union will not carry out their threat to go on
strike for the next three days.
2.
to follow (instructions)
- Please don’t be upset. I’m merely carrying out my
orders/instructions.
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