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Swept  To Excited Feel Strong Emotions Forget Things

Front be swept away
Back  to be so excited by someone or something, that you feel very strong emotions and forget about other things:
   ▪ Psychologists claim that men are more likely than women to fall in love and be swept away.
   ▪ I think she was swept away by his wealth and power. She loved fantasising about wearing beautiful dresses, and being chauffeur-driven everywhere.
   ▪ Giselle danced, swept away by the music.

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