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in the swing vs on the swing

Both "in the swing" and "on the swing" are correct, but these phrases express different ideas. "In the swing" is commonly used to describe being actively involved in something or enjoying a period of success or popularity, while "on the swing" is used to describe being physically positioned on a swing.
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in the swing

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe being actively involved in something or enjoying a period of success or popularity.

This phrase is used to convey the idea of being actively engaged in an activity or experiencing a period of success or popularity. It is often used in a figurative sense.

Examples:

  • She's really in the swing of things at her new job.
  • The team is in the swing of a winning streak.
  • He's in the swing of his music career.
  • It's to get you back in the swing.
  • But now I'm in the swing of it again.
  • Papa's in the swing - Got your E-mail, Karl.
  • You're keen to get back in the swing, and that's to be commended...
  • Takes a little time to get back in the swing of things.
  • If you put her in the swing she'll get sleepy.
  • And we we're just rocking in the swing, the rhythm of it starts to take over.
  • I told you that the key is in the swing.
  • It's to get you back in the swing.
  • Get in the swing of things, darling.
  • Why are you putting her in the swing?
  • Get in the swing of things.
  • To get back in the swing after vacation, write an essay on the first two verses.
  • Things will get better when you're back in the swing of things, babe.
  • If you guys get a shot, get in the swing.

Alternatives:

  • in the groove
  • in the zone
  • in the rhythm
  • in the flow
  • in the spirit

on the swing

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe physically being positioned on a swing.

This phrase is used to describe the physical act of being positioned on a swing, typically in a playground or park.

Examples:

  • The children were taking turns on the swing.
  • She loves to go high on the swing.
  • He fell off the swing.
  • Okay, get on the swing.
  • I want to go and play on the swing.
  • I was just sitting on the swing in my pajamas and swinging, enjoying that smell and that water and that moisture in the air.
  • Dennis, I told you to stay on the swing! Dennis!
  • You have reached your maximum potential energy on the swing.
  • I'm going out on the swing to read.
  • Daddy, I want a turn on the swing set. No.
  • And I was on the swing and then all of a sudden my hair got tangled in the chain.
  • Drop in a token, go on the swing set.
  • I would hold his hand and help him up on the swing set.
  • I don't know what you guys are doing, but Hope wants to go on the swing.
  • I'll win you a goldfish and we can go on the swing boats.
  • I have an idea. I want you to get on the swing and you'll see that there's nothing to be afraid of.
  • What about the ones we took on the swing?
  • The neighbors said he was a quiet young man... who was often seen pushing the children on the swing set.
  • Well, actually, I need to talk to you about that. It's not a big deal, but maybe you want to sit back on the swing.
  • Can I go swing on the swing some more?
  • Imagine that girl on the swing was interested in you, what would you do?
  • Anyhow, when Cousin Terry came out of the house, he sat down on the swing next to me... and somehow he made my not knowing how not feel like such a shameful thing.
  • Mum, can I go and play on the swing?

Alternatives:

  • on a swing
  • swinging on the swing
  • using the swing
  • playing on the swing
  • sitting on the swing

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