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caught up in

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caught up in something

 and caught up with something

deeply involved with something; participating actively or closely in something. Wallace is caught up in his work and has little time for his son, Buxton.

See also: caught, up

(get) caught up in something

to become completely involved in something You get caught up in the excitement of the moment and don't think a lot about what happens next.

See also: caught, up