調子に乗る

Reading

Kana: ちょうしにのる

Romaji: chōshininoru

Definitions

exp

v5r

1

to be elated; to be excited; to be caught up in the moment; to be carried away; to get cocky

2

to get up to speed; to move into gear

Kanji

調

Readings: チョウ、 しら.べる、 しら.べ、 ととの.う、 ととの.える

Meanings: tune, tone, meter, key (music), writing style, prepare, exorcise, investigate, harmonize, mediate

子

Readings: シ、 ス、 ツ、 こ、 -こ、 ね

Meanings: child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac

乗

Readings: ジョウ、 ショウ、 の.る、 -の.り、 の.せる

Meanings: ride, power, multiplication, record, counter for vehicles, board, mount, join

Example Sentences

調子(ちょうし)にのって危険(きけん)を冒(おか)すなよ。

➥Don't push your luck.

ただし、調子(ちょうし)に乗(の)ると失敗(しっぱい)を招(まね)くので注意(ちゅうい)！

➥However if you get carried away you'll risk failure so take care!