The phrase "to
shift gears" means to change from one state, activity or situation to another.
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Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«shift»
«gears»
Phrases with «shift gears»
Sentences with «shift gears»
- Developer Naughty Dog shifted gears from past games, creating a series that perfectly captured the fun of a blockbuster adventure film, with the agency of a top quality video game. (mammothgamers.com)
- The dual - clutch transmission shifts gears in split - seconds, adding its share to the show car's impressive acceleration. (ausmotive.com)
- Also has a very harsh transmission when shifting gears. (cars.com)
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