We need to shift gears and focus on the next project.
shift gears
idiomTo change pace or mode of operation.
After discussing the budget for an hour, the team decided to shift gears and brainstorm new marketing ideas.
The author chose to shift gears in the final chapter, moving from a slow, descriptive narrative to a fast-paced and dramatic conclusion.
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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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move through the gears
To gradually increase speed or output.
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put a shift in
To work hard; to make an effort
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seismic shift
A fundamental reorientation of a state of affairs.
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shift the dial
To make a significant change or impact in a particular situation or context.
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throw a wrench in the gears
Synonym of throw a spanner in the works.