change gears
Example Sentences
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He said the trade of a top player like Horvat earlier than usual made some colleagues change gears to, “If we’re going to make a move, let’s get going now.”
From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2023
Autumn is like an actor, someone who can handle people, walk into a room and navigate their way through a situation, knowing how to change gears and which tools to apply.
From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2022
"You can't change gears suddenly," says Mr Kamath.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2022
But Vanmoof’s latest bikes have fully automatic four-gear shifters, and until now, there was no way to change gears yourself.
From The Verge • Aug. 31, 2021
I didn’t know how they could change gears like this.
From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi
