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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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 Getting back into the swing of things, however, was not hard for the now mom-of-two. Liza Esquibias, People.com, 23 Apr. 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 10 Jul. 2025.

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