in/into the swing of
idiom
informal
: fully involved and comfortable with (a regular activity, process, etc.)
After a while, she got into the swing of her new job.
I've been away on vacation but I should be (back) in the swing of things in a few days.
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Now here’s a little recognition for the rest, which includes Adam Sandler back in the swing of things.
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Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 25 July 2025
The nonprofit is currently in the swing of its summer program, offering leadership and service project opportunities for 2nd to 11th graders.
—Abby Pender, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2025
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In a way, the actress — who healed quickly and was back in the swing of things, going toe-to-toe with de Armas — has her teenage son to blame for her minor medical ordeal.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 6 June 2025
Played some golf, visited a couple of friends, and just tried to get back into the swing of being a real person again.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 6 June 2025
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Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 25 July 2025
The nonprofit is currently in the swing of its summer program, offering leadership and service project opportunities for 2nd to 11th graders.
—Abby Pender, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2025
Ana de Armas Kicks Ass and Meets Keanu Reeves' John Wick in Eye-Popping 'Ballerina' Trailer
In a way, the actress — who healed quickly and was back in the swing of things, going toe-to-toe with de Armas — has her teenage son to blame for her minor medical ordeal.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 6 June 2025
Played some golf, visited a couple of friends, and just tried to get back into the swing of being a real person again.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 6 June 2025
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