“In full swing”in other languages
At the height of activity.
English
French
German
Same idea, different pictures
English swings like a pendulum at its widest. French battre son plein is about the sea: son plein is the high tide, beating at its fullest.
German says the bear dances there, da steppt der Bär, usually explained by the dancing bears of old fairs. It's mostly said of a lively party.
More sayings in other languages
- In one's element
- In the middle of nowhere
- Have itchy feet
- Jump at the chance
- Keep one's cool
- Kick against the pricks
- Kick the bucket
- Kiss something goodbye
- Knock on wood