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Phrase(s): carry something over (until some time) [and] carry something over (to some time)
to defer something until a particular time. • Can we carry this discussion over until later? • We will carry over our discussion to tomorrow., Phrase(s): carry something over
to let something like a bill extend into another period of time. • We’ll carry the amount of money due over into the next month. • Yes, please carry over the balance., Phrase(s): carry over
to extend into another time period or location. • I don’t like for bills to carry over into the next month. • Please do not let the paragraph carry over., Phrase(s): carry over (to something)
1. [for a sum or other figure] to be taken to another column of figures. • This amount carries over into the next column. • Yes, this number carries over. 2. to last or continue until another time. • Will this enthusiasm carry over to the following week? • Of course, it will carry over.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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1. See CARRY FORWARD, def. 1. 2. To keep something, usually merchandise, for a subsequent period. For example, We'll carry over this summer's bathing suits for next winter's resort season. 3. Persist from one time or situation to another, as in His leadership in sports carried over to the classroom. [Late 1800s]
American Heritage Idioms