in full swing

Idioms  

1. 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.

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in full swing

"It seems as if they were absolutely aware of something, but no information was passed on to locals until it was in full swing," she said.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Briefing before the court is in full swing.

From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2026

The National Football League season is back in full swing, with thirteen games on tap for the first NFL Sunday.

From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026

The crowd, which leaned younger in part because the event allowed attendees 18 and older, trickled in around 7 p.m., and by 9 p.m., the party was in full swing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

The crickets and the frogs were in full swing with a loud game of Pete and Repeat.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds

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