get in(to) the swing of things

get in(to) the swing of things
get in(to) the swing of things
Fig. to join in with people and their activities; to become more social and up-todate. •

Come on, Bill. Try to get into the swing of things.

John just couldn't seem to get in the swing of things.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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