Pronunciation: /kɔt ʌp ɪn/
verb to become involved in something, often without intending to
A1 She got caught up in the excitement of the parade.
A2 I often get caught up in my work and forget to take breaks.
B1 He was caught up in a heated argument with his boss.
B2 The politician got caught up in a scandal that ruined his career.
C1 The detective got caught up in a complex case that consumed all his time.
C2 She got caught up in the intricacies of the legal system while working on her case.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence
A1 She got caught up in traffic on her way to work.
A2 I always seem to get caught up in drama with my friends.
B1 He got caught up in a heated argument with his boss.
B2 The politician got caught up in a corruption scandal.
C1 She never thought she would get caught up in such a dangerous situation.
C2 The CEO got caught up in a legal battle that lasted for years.
formal She found herself caught up in the midst of a heated debate during the conference.
informal I always get caught up in my favorite TV show and lose track of time.
slang He got caught up in all the drama at school and now everyone is talking about it.
figurative Don't get caught up in the small details, focus on the bigger picture instead.
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