The team is only in second gear today.
second gear
idiomMediocre, sluggish performance.
The project is falling behind because the developers have been stuck in second gear all week.
Despite the urgent deadline, the department remained in second gear, producing work that lacked the necessary ambition and focus.
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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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click into gear
To start to perform effectively or to progress
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find another gear
To suddenly achieve an extra burst of athletic performance, especially after a sustained period of competitive exertion.
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fourth gear
A maximal level of effort.
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gear up
To prepare for an activity.
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get one's ass in gear
To exert effective effort; to get going; to get moving; to start producing.
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have second thoughts
To change one's opinion, or be uneasy about a previous decision.
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just a second
A short period of time, typically anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes or more.