I got carried away and spent too much money.
carried away
idiomMade excessively emotional or excited, so that one goes too far.
He got carried away during his speech and spoke for over an hour.
The architect became so carried away by his creative vision that he ignored the practical limitations of the building site.
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away game
An athletic contest played away from the team's home field.
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away with the fairies
Not all there; slightly crazy.
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bang away
to strike or hit repeatedly
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bear away the bell
To be superior in something.
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beaver away
To work hard at a task.
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blaze away
To fire (firearms) repeatedly.
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blow away
To kill (someone) by shooting them with a firearm.
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blow the cobwebs away
To make changes for space for new fresh ideas
Last updated April 17, 2026