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in full swing

idiom

: at the highest level of activity
Work on the project is in full swing.
The party was in full swing by the time we arrived.

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The holiday shopping season is in full swing, with tons of discounts on the hottest toys. Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 30 Nov. 2025 With Thanksgiving over, the Christmas season is in full swing. Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Nov. 2025 The holiday season is in full swing, and with December around the corner, what better way to count down to Christmas than with Advent calendars, specifically beauty ones. Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 29 Nov. 2025 The holiday season is in full swing across the Charlotte area, and there’s no shortage of festive events to get you in the spirit. Evan Moore november 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in full swing

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“In full swing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20full%20swing. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.

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