Grammar fix
carry forward
to move something to a later time or to the next stage
to transfer something, such as an amount, plan, or task, to a future time or the next stage because it was not finished or used before.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
We didn't finish the project this week, so we'll have to carry it forward to next week.
If I can't use all my annual leave this year, my company allows me to carry forward a few days to the next year.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: The losses were carry forward to next year.
Say: The losses were carried forward to next year.
Use the past participle 'carried forward' in the passive — not 'carry forward'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Carry forward' is the standard term for moving a balance or task on; the paraphrase is heavy.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
carry forward + balance/task
- the balance
- unused days
- a loss
- momentum