run away with the idea/notion
run away with the idea
To take a fantastical or unrealistic idea as something that is definitely true or destined to happen. His book appeared on a local bestseller list, and now he's run away with the idea of being a famous author. Local tabloids are running away with the idea of the mayor being a part of a big conspiracy.
See also: away, idea, run
run away with the notion
To take a fantastical or unrealistic idea as something that is definitely true or destined to happen. His book appeared on a local bestseller list, and now he's run away with the notion of being a famous author. Local tabloids are running away with the notion of the mayor being a part of a big conspiracy.
See also: away, notion, run
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
run aˈway with the idea/notion
(spoken) believe something that is not true: Don’t run away with the idea that you’re going to be famous just because you’ve appeared on television once.See also: away, idea, notion, run
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- run away with the idea
- run away with the notion
- be meant to be
- be meant to be something
- give (someone) a big head
- be in a dream world
- delusion
- delusions of grandeur
- cast beyond the moon
- flight of imagination