flush from alcohol; get carried away
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to flush; to turn red (in the face after drinking alcohol)
Describes the physiological reaction of facial flushing caused by alcohol consumption. Often indicates that the person has a low tolerance for alcohol or that their liver processes alcohol slowly.
He can't hold his liquor well and flushes after just a little alcohol.
People who flush easily actually shouldn't drink too much.
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He flushed after just one glass of beer, as red as an apple.
verb
to get carried away; to become conceited and act unscrupulously (after receiving praise or favorable treatment)
dialectDialect usage (方言). Describes someone who becomes arrogant, presumptuous, or acts inappropriately after receiving praise, compliments, or special treatment. Often carries a negative connotation of lacking self-awareness.
This child doesn't know any better—just praised him a couple times and he got carried away.
Don't give him too much face, otherwise he'll get carried away again.
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Give him an inch and he wants to take a mile—really getting carried away.
The leader had just praised him a few times and he got carried away, starting to boss his colleagues around.