in/into the swing of

phrase

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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Both restaurants officially opened in late January, and after a little time to settle into their new digs and routines, are now in the swing of welcoming guests with open arms. — Janae Williams, Oklahoman, 24 Feb. 2026 The Clutch is a family-friendly short course where golfers of any skill level can get into the swing of things. — South Seas, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026 The therapist has successfully gotten the client to get into the swing of the therapy. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 14 Jan. 2026 The images showed Jimmy and Paul back together, Gaby dancing with Derrick (Wayans), and a few other series regulars getting back into the swing of things. — Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 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 28 Sep. 2026.

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