The runner found another gear and sprinted past the leader.
find another gear
idiomTo suddenly achieve an extra burst of athletic performance, especially after a sustained period of competitive exertion.
Trailing by ten points in the final quarter, the team suddenly found another gear and secured a narrow victory.
Exhausted after miles of climbing, the cyclist found another gear, surging ahead of the pack to claim the mountain stage.
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all the gear and no idea
Having high-quality, expensive equipment for a risky or difficult activity, without any of the requisite knowledge.
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another nail in someone's coffin
An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
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another string to one's bow
Another skill, ability or resource to be used in case of failure.
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barn find
A valuable item recovered from poor storage, such as a suburban garage, farm shed, etc., where it had been more or less forgotten; especially a vintage automobile.
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click into gear
To start to perform effectively or to progress
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find fault
To criticize something excessively.
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find it in one's heart
To be sufficiently compassionate or gracious (to do something, especially to forgive someone or be willing to help them in some way).
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find no bones in
To experience no hindrances or obstacles; to do something without hesitation.