IN FULL SWING Definition & Meaning

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in full swing

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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Campaigners backing the bill do not expect many MPs to reverse their views - but with such tight margins, efforts to shore up support are in full swing.

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Heavy rains brought the city to a standstill, and this was before the monsoon had even begun in full swing.

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At that time, the Harris and Trump campaigns were in full swing.

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"The uncomfortable reality is that a conspiracy theory-laden universe is in full swing at the Supreme Court."

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The partying did go ahead in full swing, but a subtle heaviness hung over the Swedish blue and yellow flags which fluttered around the city.

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