wild swing

Frequency: 6.78.9 per million words

describes an abrupt or unpredictable change in opinion, mood, etc.

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Examples (20)

  • The stock market experienced a wild swing today.
  • The boxer threw a wild swing at his opponent.
  • His mood can swing wildly from happy to depressed.
  • In his anger, he took a wild swing at the door.
  • The political polls showed a wild swing in voter preference.
  • The baseball player attempted a wild swing, but missed the ball completely.
  • After the news broke, the company's stock saw a wild swing.
  • She lost her balance and made a wild swing to catch herself.
  • Her opinions seemed to swing wildly depending on who she was talking to.
  • The untrained golfer's wild swing sent the ball far off course.
  • The economy is prone to wild swings.
  • He was so frustrated that he let out a wild swing of his arms.
  • We witnessed a wild swing in the team's performance during the game.
  • The toddler's wild swing of the toy train knocked over the blocks.
  • The investor was nervous about the wild swing in the market.
  • Despite the wild swing, the fighter managed to stay on his feet.
  • The narrative took a wild swing in the final chapter.
  • The sheer force of the wind caused the branches to swing in a wild manner.
  • The pendulum swung wildly back and forth.
  • He took a wild swing at the piñata, hoping to break it open.