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

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

In Oltrepo Pavese, a winegrowing region in northern Italy, the harvest was in full swing in the final days of July, a first.

From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026

With summer in full swing, affluent buyers with cash to burn may be eyeing second homes.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026

With summer in full swing, health officials are warning of increasing risks from two of the most common tick-borne conditions: Lyme disease and alpha-gal syndrome.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

The house seems even quieter with the party in full swing outside, and Joaquin stands and looks at Birdie.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway

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