shift gears
Example Sentences
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OK, let’s shift gears from midterm mischief to evening entertainment.
From Slate ● Sep. 24, 2026
Or if you’re doing well in your career but taking time to shift gears, then you can bet on your future self.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
As that market became less welcoming to transgressive weirdos, the author began to shift gears.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
The ability to shift gears, like in a car, allows for control of the degree or direction of motion generated, making machines more versatile.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 19, 2024
In a panic, lest he shift gears and drive away, leaving her alone in the street, Corinthians climbed up on the fender and lay full out across the hood of the car.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
