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find another gear

idiom

To suddenly achieve an extra burst of athletic performance, especially after a sustained period of competitive exertion.


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  1. 01

    all the gear and no idea

    Having high-quality, expensive equipment for a risky or difficult activity, without any of the requisite knowledge.

  2. 02

    another nail in someone's coffin

    An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.

  3. 03

    another string to one's bow

    Another skill, ability or resource to be used in case of failure.

  4. 04

    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.

  5. 05

    click into gear

    To start to perform effectively or to progress

  6. 06

    find fault

    To criticize something excessively.

  7. 07

    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).

  8. 08

    find no bones in

    To experience no hindrances or obstacles; to do something without hesitation.

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