carry forward
To transfer to a new page, column, ledger, or similar entity.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Please carry forward the total to the next page.”
“The accountant asked me to carry forward the remaining balance into next month's budget report.”
“After calculating the final figures for the fiscal year, the treasurer decided to carry forward the surplus funds to support the upcoming research initiative.”
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backwards and forwards
Thoroughly; completely, comprehensively.
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bring forward
To call up for consideration.
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can't carry a tune in a bucket
Sings very badly.
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carried away
Made excessively emotional or excited, so that one goes too far.
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carry a torch
To love or to be romantically infatuated with, especially when such feelings are not reciprocated.
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carry away
To be so excited that one is no longer in control of one's actions or behavior.
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carry coals to Newcastle
To do something that is unneeded or redundant.
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carry off
To act convincingly; to succeed at giving the impression of (e.g.) knowledge, confidence, or familiarity.
Last updated August 10, 2026