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carry forward

idiom
Meaning

To transfer to a new page, column, ledger, or similar entity.


Examples
SIMPLE

Please carry forward the total to the next page.

CONTEXTUAL

The accountant asked me to carry forward the remaining balance into next month's budget report.

COMPLEX

After calculating the final figures for the fiscal year, the treasurer decided to carry forward the surplus funds to support the upcoming research initiative.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    bring forward

    To call up for consideration.

  2. 02

    can't carry a tune in a bucket

    Sings very badly.

  3. 03

    carry a torch

    To love or to be romantically infatuated with, especially when such feelings are not reciprocated.

  4. 04

    carry away

    To be so excited that one is no longer in control of one's actions or behavior.

  5. 05

    carry coals to Newcastle

    To do something that is unneeded or redundant.

  6. 06

    carry off

    To act convincingly; to succeed at giving the impression of (e.g.) knowledge, confidence, or familiarity.

  7. 07

    carry on

    To continue or proceed as before.

  8. 08

    carry one's weight

    To contribute or produce one's fair share, as of work, money, etc.

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