get carried away
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- 1 get carried away、get into the flow、keep going without stopping、talk on and on
- 2 catch the wind and stay aloft、be held steady by the wind
It describes getting into the flow of something so that it keeps going, often because it becomes enjoyable or gains momentum. It is especially common for lively conversation.
get carried away、get into the flow、keep going without stopping、talk on and on
This sense means to get carried along by the momentum of an activity, so it becomes hard to stop, especially while talking, drinking, playing, or working.
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คุยกันติดลม khuy kan tìt lom The conversation gets lively and keeps going. คุยกันติดลม details
catch the wind and stay aloft、be held steady by the wind
This sense describes a kite or similar object catching the wind and staying steadily aloft.
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ว่าวกำลังติดลม wâaw kamlaŋ tìt lom The kite has caught the wind and is staying aloft. ว่าวกำลังติดลม details
Learning notes
Explanation
ติดลม comes from ติด, “to stick, catch, become attached,” and ลม, “wind.” Its literal image is a kite catching the wind and staying up. In everyday speech, it is commonly used figuratively for a conversation or activity that gains momentum and keeps going. คุยกันติดลม is a very natural phrase for a lively conversation that goes on longer than expected.
Usage
It is often used when chatting with friends, drinking, playing games, working on something, or telling a story that becomes lively and continues for a while. It fits casual speech and light writing better than formal writing.
Caution
ติดลม does not usually mean addiction. It describes temporarily getting into the flow of something. In formal writing, use a more direct expression such as “continue,” “become lively,” or “speak at length,” depending on the context.
Differences from similar words
1 get carried away synonyms
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เพลิน means being pleasantly absorbed or losing track of time. ติดลม adds the idea that the activity has gained momentum and keeps going.