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词组 swing
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swing

get (back) into the swing of things get used to (or return to) being easy and relaxed about an activity or routine you are engaged in. informal

go with a swing (of a party or other event) be lively and enjoyable. informal

in full swing (of an activity) proceeding vigorously.

no room to swing a cat: seeroom.

swing both ways be bisexual. informal

2001Film Inside Out Florence has baggage. At one moment, there is a hint that she might swing both ways, or, maybe, only one since the guy thing is a fake.

swing the lead malinger; shirk your duty. British informal

☞ This phrase originated in the armed forces and the lead in question is probably a sounding lead, a lump of lead attached to a line and slowly lowered to determine the depth of a stretch of water. The connection between this process and shirking one's duty is not entirely clear.

swings and roundabouts a situation in which different actions or options result in no eventual gain or loss. British

☞ This expression comes from the proverbial saying you lose on the swings what you gain on the roundabouts.

1983Penelope LivelyPerfect Happiness I have always reckoned on a fair share of that- swings and roundabouts, rough with smooth.

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