Swing into action In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "swing into action", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Caroline Tran calendar 2020-11-05 08:11

Meaning of Swing into action

Synonyms:

pitch in , apply oneself , attend to , concentrate on

Swing into action informal verb phrase

Quickly begin working or operating

As soon as the first guest came to our house, my mother swung into action in the kitchen.

I need to swing into action with my homework right now because I'm running out of time.

Other phrases about:

drastic times call for drastic measures

When you experience extreme and undesirable situations, it is probably essential to take extreme actions

blind impulse

A desire to do something, which is random, sudden and unaccountable

at a rate of knots

Very quickly

move like the wind
Run or move extremely quickly
Hedge your bets

  Reduce or avoid your chances of the future failure or loss by trying several different possibilities instead of one
 

Grammar and Usage of Swing into action

Verb Forms

  • swinging into action
  • swings into action
  • swung into action

The verb "swing" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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TODAY
Candy is Dandy but Liquor is Quicker
Candy is a good thing to offer someone to get them to do something, but liquor will work more quickly when  convincing someone to do something.
Example: .

Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.

Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.

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