in full swing

Examples

• All

• When we pulled up the party was in full swing.

  Wonderland (2003)

• The party's in full swing.

  SLC Punk (1998)

• You know, my classes will all be in full swing in February.

• Fall is pretty much in full swing over here.

• And your program is back in full swing.

  Swordfish (2001)

• And with summer in full swing, timing is everything.

• The driveway is packed with cars now, and the party is in full swing.

  Fiction book (1997)

• A sophisticated reception is in full swing, an ocean of smart suits and power ties.

  Fiction book (2000)

• Booths lined the sidewalks, and in the center square, the carnival was in full swing.

  Fiction book (2001)

• The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and consumers are flocking to stores.

Synonyms

I

in full force

vsin full swing

16 3.6

It happens with great strength and many people taking part

refers to maximum active operation rather than stressing strength or numbers

A

at its peak

vsin full swing

15 3.3

Something is at its strongest, most successful, or most intense

is used for continuous operation rather than a single high point

F

full throttle

vsin full swing

12 5.8

A state of moving at the highest speed and with the most effort

focuses on general peak activity rather than only rapid speed

F

full of energy

vsin full swing

12 2.1

Being very active and excited to do things

refers to being at peak collective activity rather than only a person's vitality

F

full blast

vsin full swing

• Informal

8 4.1

At maximum loudness or power

means broad high activity rather than simply loud power or volume

I

in full gear

vsin full swing

1 3.5

Completely ready and working at full speed

describes actually operating at maximum energy rather than mere readiness

A

at full tilt

vsin full swing

• Informal

1 5.6

With as much speed and effort as possible

describes overall peak activity rather than only fast movement or effort

F

full tilt boogie

vsin full swing

• Slang

9.9

At full speed and energy

emphasizes sustained active operation rather than lively enthusiastic flair

Antonyms

D

decline

439 3.9

A gradual loss in amount, quality, or value

S

standstill

35 3.5

A time when movement or activity stops completely

How Active

full throttle

12 5.8

in full swing

23 3.5

underway

336 4.1

to start up

16 3.2

idle

57 2.8

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology