lose oneself; get carried away; forget oneself
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
to lose oneself in the moment; to get carried away due to excitement or pride; to forget one's manners
Typically describes someone who becomes arrogant or overly excited and loses their composure, propriety, or awareness of their situation. Often carries a mild negative connotation.
Tā他
gāng刚
qǔ取
dé得
yī一
diǎn点
chéng成
jì绩
jiù就
wàng忘
hū乎
suǒ所
yǐ以
le了
。
He got carried away as soon as he achieved a little success.
Miàn面
duì对
zhǎng掌
shēng声
，
bù不
yào要
wàng忘
hū乎
suǒ所
yǐ以
，
yào要
bǎo保
chí持
qīng清
xǐng醒
。
In the face of applause, don't lose yourself; stay sober.
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Shèng胜
lì利
shí时
zuì最
róng容
yì易
wàng忘
hū乎
suǒ所
yǐ以
。
It is easiest to forget oneself in victory.
Tā他
dé得
yì意
wàng忘
xíng形
，
jiǎn简
zhí直
wàng忘
hū乎
suǒ所
yǐ以
le了
。
He was beside himself with pride, completely carried away.