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.

Examples of caught up in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Deputy William Hollingsworth had been attempting to rescue a man caught up in floodwaters early Friday morning. — Michael Roppolo, CBS News, 20 June 2023

Fire marshals were on hand to ensure everyone's safety, but Krakowski got a bit caught up in the TV magic. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 6 June 2023

Avoid getting caught up in the latest business trends and technology. — Expert Panel, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023

Even older children will get caught up in creating something special. — Annie Lane, oregonlive, 11 Apr. 2023