in full swing
idiom
: at the highest level of activity
Work on the project is in full swing.
The party was in full swing by the time we arrived.
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The social dance class is in full swing.
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David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The Winter Olympics are in full swing in Italy, and athletes from 93 countries are competing in 16 disciplines across eight sports.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
With the Winter Olympics in full swing, a whole new cast of athletes is claiming the spotlight.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Feb. 2026
Heroes and heartbreak in Italy 🥇 💔 The Olympics are in full swing in Milan and Cortina, Italy.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
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David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The Winter Olympics are in full swing in Italy, and athletes from 93 countries are competing in 16 disciplines across eight sports.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
With the Winter Olympics in full swing, a whole new cast of athletes is claiming the spotlight.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Feb. 2026
Heroes and heartbreak in Italy 🥇 💔 The Olympics are in full swing in Milan and Cortina, Italy.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for in full swing
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“In full swing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20full%20swing. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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