move through the gears



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move through the gears

To steadily increase one's momentum, as of speed, intensity, progress, or success. The home team has been training for weeks for this showdown, but they've barely had to move through the gears against such a poor performance by their opponents. With a lot of hard work and perseverance, our little business is finally starting to move through the gears!
See also: gear, move

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
OprahO-prə (English)Various
Alda (3)-Icelandic
Aaliyahə-LEE-ə (English)Arabic, English (Modern)
OrpahAWR-pə (English)Biblical
Sprague[spreig]
JillJILEnglish