{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.
OUT OF THE SWIM
Meaning of OUT OF THE SWIM in English
Dictionary of English idioms . Словарь английских идиом. 2012