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A display of excitement or fuss over an unimportant matter
“Anyway, it was the post-awards carry-on that was interesting.”
A bag for carrying things whilst traveling
“So, in this guide, we're going to tell you how to pack a carry-on for travel without ever sacrificing space and comfort.”
Silly or foolish behaviour
Reckless mischief
A romantic or sexual relationship between two people who are not married to each other
A bag or case with one or two shoulder straps
A long, involved story, account, or series of incidents
To act or behave in an inappropriate, improper, incorrect, or unexpected manner
“If this is how some people behave in public, Heaven only knows how they carry on in their own homes.”
To persist, especially despite challenges or difficulties
“Tell me, how am I supposed to live without you? How am I supposed to carry on? When all that I've been living for is gone.”
To direct, handle, control, or be in charge of
“If a company, for instance, carrying on a cotton-mill, should be found unable to carry on its affairs satisfactorily, it may be made bankrupt, and the mill sold.”
To endure a difficult or disagreeable situation with good humour
Keep the ball rolling
To succeed despite difficult circumstances
To keep a particular state constant or consistent
Assume the leading role
To carry on (a war or campaign)
To draw attention to oneself, especially by behaving hysterically in public
To persist in
To withstand continued use or life in a specified way
To exert oneself for a particular purpose
To prance, said of mounts
To live, last or remain longer than
To complain or grumble about something
To begin again or continue after a pause or interruption
To reach a specified point, state, or situation
To move or proceed further along a path or course
To be unfaithful to one's spouse or partner
Enjoy oneself or celebrate in a noisy or boisterous way
To move or proceed very slowly
To carry out a role or penalty
To say as a further remark
To caress, touch up, pet or make love
To take action or do something
To carry or transport, usually from one place to another
To talk in a loud, angry and aggressive way
To be stirred up with anger
To express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
(dated) To feel or display deep distress
To do, carry through, conduct, or perform some action
To feel anguish or distress
To act or conduct oneself in a specified way
To talk at length or incessantly
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