調子に乗る

ちょうしにのる

Also written 調子にのる

Meanings

1. Expression, Godan verb to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to be caught up in the moment; to get cocky
2. to get up to speed; to move into gear

Kanji

• 調 tune. Read as チョウ.
• 子 child
• 乗 ride. Read as のる.

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