fourth gear
The term "fourth gear" originates from manual transmission vehicles and is also used metaphorically to indicate peak performance.
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Definition
B2Automotive
(technical)The gear in a manual transmission vehicle typically used for maintaining steady speeds on highways.
Example
- He shifted into fourth gear as they hit the open road.
B2Idiomatic
(figurative)A state of maximum effort or performance.
Example
- The team kicked into fourth gear to meet the project deadline.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fourth gear":
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