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move through the gears

idiom
Meaning

To gradually increase speed or output.


Examples
SIMPLE

The runner began to move through the gears as the race continued.

CONTEXTUAL

The team started the game slowly, but they began to move through the gears in the second half to secure the win.

COMPLEX

As the project deadline approached, the team moved through the gears, increasing their output and focus to ensure everything was completed on time.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    bust a move

    To dance.

  2. 02

    get a move on

    To hurry up, to get moving.

  3. 03

    go through the gears

    To gain momentum; to get up to speed.

  4. 04

    grind one's gears

    To annoy or irritate one.

  5. 05

    make a move

    To take action.

  6. 06

    move furniture

    To engage someone physically; to brawl.

  7. 07

    move heaven and earth

    To do whatever is necessary, including extreme or unusual actions; to go to extremes.

  8. 08

    move house

    To change one's place of residence.

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