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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In theaters July 25 26 of 31 Happy Gilmore 2 Cinema’s grumpiest golfer is back in the swing of things — with Bad Bunny costarring as his caddie. Jack Smart, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025 And in preparation for an upcoming show, Drew Broussard got back into the swing of making music. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 1 Aug. 2025 Now here’s a little recognition for the rest, which includes Adam Sandler back in the swing of things. 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 See All Example Sentences for in/into the swing of

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“In/into the swing of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%2Finto%20the%20swing%20of. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.

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