sweep along
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
to make someone feel very enthusiastic about an activity and very involved in it
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
We were swept along by her eloquence.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sweep along” mean?
to make someone feel very enthusiastic about an activity and very involved in it
Is “sweep along” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.