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2006.09.06(Review of 2004.12.03 edition)

Passion and enthusiasm are wonderful things. But like anything, they need to be used with discipline; otherwise, there is often waste and regret. We'll be talking about excess enthusiasm in today's edition!

Today's LessonCATEGORY: イディオム
GET CARRIED AWAY   度を越す

Explanation

  • To get carried away is to do more than you should or more than is necessary because you are too eager or excited.
  • get carried away は、熱中しすぎたり、興奮しすぎたりして、必要以上のことをしてしまう、という意味です。

examples

  1. I want you to organize this year's Christmas party. We only have about 50,000 yen in the budget, so don't get carried away.
  2. a: I thought you were only going to paint the office. Now I see you've replaced all the desks and chairs and put in new wall-to-wall carpeting!
    b: Yes, I guess I got a bit carried away.
  3. a: If we don't stop using up our natural resources so quickly, the earth will be a desert in 50 years.
    b: Wait a minute. I agree we need to conserve, but don't you think you're getting a little carried away?

英会話レッスンIt's sometimes hard not to get carried away, but the expression “Less is more” is a good philosophy for both life and business!

Now, have the most amazing day EVER!!! ... er, we mean, have a nice little day.
:)