swing

Definition

  • verb: to move backward and forward or from side to side while hanging from something
  • verb: to cause to move vigorously through a wide arc or circle
  • often + 'around'
  • synonyms: whirl, brandish, oscillation

Examples

  • After a while, she 'got into the swing of' her job. [=she got used to her job and was able to do it well]

  • They have to be ready to 'swing into action' [=to start doing something quickly] at a moment's notice.

  • She needs to work on her (golf) 'swing'. [=she needs to practice the way she swings a golf club]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Your wife said you were taking a cab home. - My wife?! Just you, sir? Don't worry, Master Wayne. Takes a little time to get back in the swing of things. Bruce Wayne... as I live and breathe. What brings you out of cryo-sleep, Mr. Wayne? I see you haven't lost your sense of humor. (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises