in the swing of things
3
6.8
- idiom
:
en la rutina
- That, along with the orthotics I am getting, should put me back in the swing of things.
- get in the swing of things
- back in the swing of things
Examples
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Now that I'm back in the swing of things, I love it.
Blog text (28) -
I know I want to be organized and learn to manage my time, but I just can't seem to get in the swing of things.
Blog text (22) -
I have to get back in the swing of things.
Blog text (8) -
I suspect it will be around the end of February before I can get back in the swing of things again.
Blog text (31) -
I am sure that by the time I come back, some familiar faces will get back in the swing of things.
Blog text (24) -
OK, kiddo, now we're in the swing of things.
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We'll feed him cake and sausages, and get him right back in the swing of things!
Fiction book (2000) -
Consciously choosing what I wanted now and doing it has helped me get back in the swing of things, yet keeping life fun, simple, and easy.
Blog text (4) -
And now, with the distractions mostly abated, Bob is done with the work in the back end of the house. I am no longer working three mornings a week at the church, I have my hearing aids, and the headaches are diminishing. I feel like I am getting in the swing of things.
Blog text (13) -
It's great to be back in the swing of things after my vacation.
Synonyms
5
5.3
To start doing your normal work and activities after a break
2
7.2
Able to work well again after a break
Antonyms
How Comfortable
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase relies on the figurative sense of 'swing' meaning a rhythm, momentum, or active state; combining that with 'in ... of things' yields the idea of being accustomed or fully involved. A B1 learner who only knows the literal senses (physical swing) may not derive the idiomatic meaning, but the construction still gives a partial clue to being 'in a state' rather than a completely unpredictable meaning. Because predictability depends on knowing the metaphorical sense, it is best classified as partially transparent.
Etymology
In the swing of things may come from dancing or from a simple swing that moves back and forth; when you are in the swing you move with a steady rhythm and feel at ease. That's why it now means 'becoming fully involved' or 'feeling confident'.