move through the gears
English
Pronunciation
Audio (AU) (file)
Verb
move through the gears
- (idiomatic) To gradually increase speed or output.
- 2011 November 12, “International friendly: England 1-0 Spain”, in BBC Sport:
- Spain failed to move through the gears despite exerting control for lengthy spells and a measure of perspective must be applied immediately to the outcome.
-