The runner began to move through the gears as the race continued.
move through the gears
idiomTo gradually increase speed or output.
The team started the game slowly, but they began to move through the gears in the second half to secure the win.
As the project deadline approached, the team moved through the gears, increasing their output and focus to ensure everything was completed on time.
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bust a move
To dance.
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get a move on
To hurry up, to get moving.
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go through the gears
To gain momentum; to get up to speed.
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grind one's gears
To annoy or irritate one.
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make a move
To take action.
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move furniture
To engage someone physically; to brawl.
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move heaven and earth
To do whatever is necessary, including extreme or unusual actions; to go to extremes.
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move house
To change one's place of residence.