A young girl swings on a rope attached to a palm tree on Bonegi beach, Honiara, in the Soloman Islands. Photo: Daniel Munoz/Reuters
Today's Phrase
The phrase to get into the swing of things means you join in, get involved or make progress with something.
For example:
We're here to enjoy the music – why don't you relax and get into the swing of things?
Jane started her new job on Monday and quickly got into the swing of things.
After returning from his holiday, John couldn't get into the swing of things back at work.
Don't confuse it with
The phrase 'take a swing at someone' means to attempt to punch them. For example:
During the Christmas party Bob tried to kiss Barbara, so Dave took a swing at him.
Interesting fact
Honaria is the capital of the island of Guadalcanal, the largest isle of the Soloman Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Papuan-speaking settlers are believed to have inhabited these islands as long as 30,000 years ago. The islands are part of the Commonwealth of Nations and this week the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge paid a visit as part of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee.
