in/into the swim (of things)

idiom

informal
: involved in an activity or informed about a situation
She likes to be in the swim of things.
When he gets into the swim of things, he'll be much happier.

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The standout coats for fall have been reconfigured as jackets in royal navy and wine, and the sporty essence of the show's backdrop continued in the swim team uniform looks that came down the runway, with traditional one-piece-looking body suits paired with chic trousers that look like sweatpants. Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2024 This collaboration is poised to enhance Venus's authority in the swim and resort wear industry, further solidifying its position in the market. Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024 Bernadett Szabo—ReutersAthletes compete in the swim leg of the women’s individual triathlon. Simmone Shah, TIME, 31 July 2024 The Ledecky Family My race being so late in the swim schedule worked to my advantage in other ways as well. SELF, 11 June 2024 The preview screening crowd was well and truly into the swim of things by that point. Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2024 Jenner shared a mirror selfie in the swim set on her Instagram Story yesterday, tagging the brand. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Aug. 2023 Those taking part in the swim lessons will receive a free lunch courtesy of the Chula Vista Firefighters Foundation. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2023 Besides sweeping the International Ironwomen and American Ironwoman events, Francis also garnered gold in the paddleboard relay with April O’Gorman and Hallie Petersohn, first in the surf boat race with Alexandre O’Connor and first in the swim event. Emmett Hall, sun-sentinel.com, 5 Aug. 2021

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“In/into the swim (of things).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%2Finto%20the%20swim%20%28of%20things%29. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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