- get caught up in something
- (get) caught up in (something)
to become completely involved in something.
You get caught up in the excitement of the moment and don't think a lot about what happens next.
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
get caught up in something
Look at other dictionaries:
get caught (up) in something — be/get caught (up) in something phrase to become unexpectedly involved in an unpleasant or annoying situation We were caught in a heavy storm. Sorry I’m late – I got caught in traffic. She got caught up in a clash between protesters and police.… … Useful english dictionary
get caught up in something — be/get ˌcaught ˈup in sth derived to become involved in sth, especially when you do not want to be • Innocent passers by got caught up in the riots. Main entry: ↑catchderived … Useful english dictionary
get caught up in — (get) caught up in (something) to become completely involved in something. You get caught up in the excitement of the moment and don t think a lot about what happens next … New idioms dictionary
caught up in something — (get) caught up in (something) to become completely involved in something. You get caught up in the excitement of the moment and don t think a lot about what happens next … New idioms dictionary
be caught (up) in something — be/get caught (up) in something phrase to become unexpectedly involved in an unpleasant or annoying situation We were caught in a heavy storm. Sorry I’m late – I got caught in traffic. She got caught up in a clash between protesters and police.… … Useful english dictionary
get\ caught\ up\ on — v 1. To take or pick up suddenly; grab (smth). She caught up the book from the table and ran out of the room. 2. To capture or trap (someone) in a situation; concern or interest very much. Usually used in the passive with in . The Smith family… … Словарь американских идиом
get caught — found doing something, caught in the act Did Vi get caught driving without a license? Did she get a ticket? … English idioms
get caught up in sth — be/get caught up in sth ► to become involved in something, often without wanting to: »The firm was caught up in the near collapse of one of the world s largest hedge funds. Main Entry: ↑catch … Financial and business terms
get a hold of something — catch, get, grab, take, etc. (a) ˈhold of sb/sth idiom to have or take sb/sth in your hands • He caught hold of her wrists so she couldn t get away. • Lee got hold of the dog by its collar. • Quick, grab a hold of that rope … Useful english dictionary
be caught up in something — be/get ˌcaught ˈup in sth derived to become involved in sth, especially when you do not want to be • Innocent passers by got caught up in the riots. Main entry: ↑catchderived … Useful english dictionary
