Swing into action

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phrase

To quickly start taking action, mainly in response to something.

As soon as the alarm sounded, the firefighters swung into action.
Visual representation of "swing into action" - To quickly start taking action, mainly in response to something

Often appears as...

  • emergency services swing into action
  • team swings into action

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Immediate Response

Use this phrase to describe a quick reaction to an urgent situation.

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When the power went out, the technicians swung into action to restore it.
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Active Initiative

It implies taking active steps, not just planning or discussing.

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The community swung into action to clean up the park.
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Not Literal

The phrase is metaphorical; it doesn't involve physical swinging.

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As the deadline approached, the whole team swung into action.
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