swing shift

A work shift typically beginning in the late afternoon or early evening and ending around midnight. I worked the swing shift at a 24-hour restaurant for a while, and it really messed up my body clock. I hate it when they put me on the swing shifts at the hospital.

swing shift

n. an evening work shift in a factory, usually from midafternoon to midnight. (see also graveyard shift.) My brother works the swing shift, so I never get to see him.

See also: shift, swing

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

graveyard shift
get high
go to work
go/set to work
be out of it
be/feel out of it/things
fast asleep
punch in
come in for
come in for (something)

References in periodicals archive

Downtime was recorded during the day shift and swing shift. There was no distinction made between shifts, either for data collection or process modeling.

Simulating an extra grader in a sawmill

To address this issue, the museum contracted with the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) to obtain the services of two off-duty, uniformed officers during the swing shift and two during the graveyard shift.

When a Door Closes

The tide Swing Shift is a play on words: the women played swing, and the "swing shift" in World War Two parlance implied the extra shift, "the shift temporarily added for the sole purpose of wartime production." To avoid the draft, male musicians tried to have music declared an essential industry.

Maisie the musician

Now Swing Shift's generosity of spirit and good will--what their pupil Mike Ghekiere dubbed "The Rejection-Free Zone"--has returned to Frank in spades.

Swing's Social Spirit Woos Former Hoofer

Astrid Gilberto (Ron Hillis, claiming 5lb) wins the juvenile fillies' maiden from On Y Va (Robert Williams/ Ray Cochrane) and the other two are ridden by 7lb claimer Lee Newton as Mel's Rose beats Kremlin Guard (James Toller/ George Duffield) in the seven-furlong handicap and Aptitude is too good for Swing Shift (Luca Cumani/Ray Cochrane) in the 10-furlong heat.

All our yesterdays

The next day, Jimmy was out job-hunting again, having refused PM's demand that he work swing shift for no more money than he was already getting.

Jimmy on the east 15th street

Wolves' heads being conked with mallets in Tex Avery's Swing Shift Cinderella.

Frankenstein must be destroyed: chasing the monster of TV violence

These aren't necessarily factory workers on the swing shift or graveyard shift.

Creatures of the light

As a composer, pianist and host of "All Things Jazz" and "Swing Shift" on local radio station 90.9FM WDCB, it is an understatement to say Bruce Oscar is passionate about music.

Local radio personality wraps up stay at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital on a high note

On Friday, come fly with the Swing Shift Jazz Orchestra as it re-creates an evening with Frank Sinatra and Count Basie, as the pair played together at the Sands Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas in 1966.

Not for Web

They worked together on Swing Shift and Overboard (1987).

spotlight on... KURT RUSSELL

Goldie Hawn & Kurt Russell How long together?27 years (1983-)Met making?Swing Shift TWO of the biggest stars of the 80s, the couple met filming the wartime romance Swing Shift in 1983 and have stayed together ever since, despite never marrying.

Screen chemistry to ..or love actually? AS BOND DATES CO-STAR IS IT.

A review of staffing levels by the NCAHS recommended an extra RN for night duty seven nights a week, an extra RN for a swing shift between 9am and 5pm, and a part-time CT scan nurse.

Kempsey nurses win safe staffing campaign: after months of campaigning, Kempsey Hospital Branch has won one extra nurse per shift in ED

Guests were entertained by music by Swing Shift of Columbus.

Swedenburg & Pond

词组	swing shift
释义	swing shift swing shift A work shift typically beginning in the late afternoon or early evening and ending around midnight. I worked the swing shift at a 24-hour restaurant for a while, and it really messed up my body clock. I hate it when they put me on the swing shifts at the hospital. See also: shift, swing Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. swing shift n. an evening work shift in a factory, usually from midafternoon to midnight. (see also graveyard shift.) My brother works the swing shift, so I never get to see him. See also: shift, swing McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: graveyard shift get high go to work go/set to work be out of it be/feel out of it/things fast asleep punch in come in for come in for (something) References in periodicals archive Downtime was recorded during the day shift and swing shift. There was no distinction made between shifts, either for data collection or process modeling. Simulating an extra grader in a sawmill To address this issue, the museum contracted with the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) to obtain the services of two off-duty, uniformed officers during the swing shift and two during the graveyard shift. When a Door Closes The tide Swing Shift is a play on words: the women played swing, and the "swing shift" in World War Two parlance implied the extra shift, "the shift temporarily added for the sole purpose of wartime production." To avoid the draft, male musicians tried to have music declared an essential industry. Maisie the musician Now Swing Shift's generosity of spirit and good will--what their pupil Mike Ghekiere dubbed "The Rejection-Free Zone"--has returned to Frank in spades. Swing's Social Spirit Woos Former Hoofer Astrid Gilberto (Ron Hillis, claiming 5lb) wins the juvenile fillies' maiden from On Y Va (Robert Williams/ Ray Cochrane) and the other two are ridden by 7lb claimer Lee Newton as Mel's Rose beats Kremlin Guard (James Toller/ George Duffield) in the seven-furlong handicap and Aptitude is too good for Swing Shift (Luca Cumani/Ray Cochrane) in the 10-furlong heat. All our yesterdays The next day, Jimmy was out job-hunting again, having refused PM's demand that he work swing shift for no more money than he was already getting. Jimmy on the east 15th street Wolves' heads being conked with mallets in Tex Avery's Swing Shift Cinderella. Frankenstein must be destroyed: chasing the monster of TV violence These aren't necessarily factory workers on the swing shift or graveyard shift. Creatures of the light As a composer, pianist and host of "All Things Jazz" and "Swing Shift" on local radio station 90.9FM WDCB, it is an understatement to say Bruce Oscar is passionate about music. Local radio personality wraps up stay at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital on a high note On Friday, come fly with the Swing Shift Jazz Orchestra as it re-creates an evening with Frank Sinatra and Count Basie, as the pair played together at the Sands Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas in 1966. Not for Web They worked together on Swing Shift and Overboard (1987). spotlight on... KURT RUSSELL Goldie Hawn & Kurt Russell How long together?27 years (1983-)Met making?Swing Shift TWO of the biggest stars of the 80s, the couple met filming the wartime romance Swing Shift in 1983 and have stayed together ever since, despite never marrying. Screen chemistry to ..or love actually? AS BOND DATES CO-STAR IS IT. A review of staffing levels by the NCAHS recommended an extra RN for night duty seven nights a week, an extra RN for a swing shift between 9am and 5pm, and a part-time CT scan nurse. Kempsey nurses win safe staffing campaign: after months of campaigning, Kempsey Hospital Branch has won one extra nurse per shift in ED Guests were entertained by music by Swing Shift of Columbus. Swedenburg & Pond
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