swing by
To pay a brief, informal visit.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Please swing by my desk later today.”
“I am heading to the store, so I will swing by your house to drop off those books.”
“If you find yourself in the neighborhood this afternoon, feel free to swing by the studio to see the progress on the new project.”
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swing and a miss
A sincere but unsuccessful attempt.
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swing back
To return to a previous position.
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swing both ways
To be bisexual.
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swing for the fences
To do something extremely ambitious, especially rashly.
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swing of things
The normal flow and rhythm of daily life or of activities in a specific field.
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swing round the circle
To make a complete circuit.
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swing through
To swing and miss at a pitch.
Last updated August 10, 2026