full swing

American  

noun

1. full operation; greatest activity.

   For the first time in years the factory was in full swing. The meeting was in full swing when we arrived.

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full swing Idioms  

1. see in full swing.

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Example Sentences

The Hanukkah festival, which advertised free doughnuts, face painting and grab-n-go menorah kits, was in full swing, with more than 1,000 people in attendance.

From The Wall Street Journal

And with the festive shopping season in full swing, retailers are braced for a shoplifting surge.

From BBC

The holiday season is in full swing, but investors weren’t in the buying mood Monday.

From Barron's

They were eight points behind Hearts at the top of the Scottish Premiership after a 3-1 reverse at Tynecastle and fan protests against the board were in full swing.

From BBC

Meanwhile, roadworks and maintenance, all but abrogated in recent years due to the government’s financial woes, have been in full swing.

From Los Angeles Times

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