勢いきおい余あまる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

have excess momentum; overshoot due to force/speed

Physical or literal sense: moving too fast or using too much force, causing an unintended result. Often used in the 〜て form (勢い余って).

• 勢いきおい余あまって壁かべにぶつかった。

  I had too much momentum and crashed into the wall.

• 勢いきおい余あまってボールを遠とおくに投なげすぎた。

  I put too much force into it and threw the ball way too far.

expression, godan verb (-ru)

get carried away; go overboard; overdo

Figurative sense: getting emotionally carried away or overdoing something due to excitement or momentum. Also commonly used in the 〜て form.

• 勢いきおい余あまって言いい過すぎてしまった。

  I got carried away and said too much.

• 勢いきおい余あまって買かい物ものをしすぎた。

  I went overboard and bought too much stuff.