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swim in

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swim in something

 

1. Lit. to swim in a body of water. Is it safe to swim in this water? Can we swim in your pool?

2. Fig. to experience an overabundance of something. (Not directly related to {2}) We are just swimming in orders right now. Business is good. Mr. Wilson is swimming in money.

See also: swim

swim in something

to have too much of something The company is swimming in cash and trying to figure out what to do with it. Every meal was swimming in grease.

See also: swim

swim in

v.

1. To be covered or flooded with or as if with some liquid: This roast beef is swimming in gravy.

2. To possess a large amount of something; abound in something: After winning the lottery, she was swimming in money.

See also: swim