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 21 Jul. 2026.

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