in full swing

Idioms and Phrases

Also, in full cry . In full operation, at the highest level of activity. For example, After the strike it would be some time before production was in full swing , or His supporters were out in full cry . The first expression, dating from the mid-1800s, alludes to the vigorous movement of a swinging body. The second employs full cry in the sense of “vigorous pursuit,” a usage dating from the late 1500s that may be dying out.

Related Words

• alive
• busy
• employed
• engaged
• functioning
• running