take a swing

Frequency: 6.58.2 per million words

to perform a swinging movement, often to hit something

swingVERB + swing

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Examples (10)

  • He took a mighty swing at the baseball, but missed.
  • With a determined look, she took a swing at the golf ball.
  • The boxer took a wild swing at his opponent.
  • Don't take a swing too early in the game.
  • The batter took his best swing, but the ball was too fast.
  • He took a swing at the piñata, hoping to break it open.
  • She took a practice swing before her serve.
  • The child took a playful swing at the colorful balloon.
  • He took a swing at the hanging fruit, trying to knock it down.
  • In his frustration, he took a swing at the door.