out of the swim

out of the swim  {adj. phr.}
Not doing what others are doing; not active in business or social affairs.
Mary had to stay home and take care of Mother while she was sick, and soon felt out of the swim.
The toy manufacturer who is out of the swim will lose money.
Contrast: IN THE SWIM.
Categories: adjective
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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