swing at (someone or something)

phrase

: to try to hit (someone or something) by moving something

She swung her purse at me.

She swung at the ball but missed.

He made a fist and swung at me for no reason.

Examples of swing at (someone or something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Green Bay Packers look to improve the pass rush in 2026, and that could include taking a swing at a talented young star in the draft. — Matthew Davis, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026

For example, when the count is 2-1 and the batter doesn’t swing at a borderline pitch, his fate will be dramatically shifted by the ensuing call. — Juliette Arcodia, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026

Artist's 2nd version of Bay Lights Villareal, who illuminated the River Thames, transformed Times Square, and put his stamp on the National Gallery of Art, is taking another swing at the Bay Bridge. — Jose Fabian, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026

Next up is a swing at Virginia, where a win would lock the Wolfpack into the field. — Jim Root, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026