get caught up in

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.


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  • 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 — do unfinished work, learn what you missed    I have to get caught up on my studies. I missed two classes …   English idioms

  • 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

  • get caught with your hand in the cookie jar — get caught/found with your hand in the ˈcookie jar idiom (informal) to be discovered when doing sth that is illegal or dishonest Main entry: ↑cookie jaridiom …   Useful english dictionary

  • 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 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 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

  • Until We Get Caught — Infobox Album Name = Until We Get Caught ep Type = EP Artist = Hit the Lights Released = 2005 Recorded = Genre = Pop punk Length = 15:47 Label = Silent Movie Records Producer = Reviews = *AbsolutePunk.net (50%)… …   Wikipedia

  • 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

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