caught up in

phrase

1
: involved in (a difficult or confusing situation)
Several members of Congress were caught up in the scandal.
How did you get caught up in this mess?
2
: excited about something and having trouble thinking about anything else
Everyone was caught up in the excitement.
Try not to get too caught up in the moment.

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“Caught up in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caught%20up%20in. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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