carry off
To act convincingly; to succeed at giving the impression of (e.g.) knowledge, confidence, or familiarity.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“She can carry off that bright yellow dress easily.”
“He was nervous about the presentation, but he managed to carry off an air of total confidence.”
“Despite her lack of formal training, she managed to carry off the role of a seasoned diplomat with remarkable poise and authority.”
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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 forward
To transfer to a new page, column, ledger, or similar entity.
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carry on
To continue or proceed as before.
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carry one's weight
To contribute or produce one's fair share, as of work, money, etc.
Last updated August 10, 2026