get sucked into ほか

get sucked into: 〜にハマる  

  I got sucked into heavy metal music.

put yourself down: 責める

  Don't put yourself down. You do great work.

strike while the orin is hot / make hay while the sun shines: できるうちにやっておく

  Make hay while the sun shines, or you will stay at the office overnight to complete it.