wheels are turning
The phrase "wheels are turning" is used metaphorically to indicate progress or intense mental activity.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic)Progress is being made in an ongoing process or situation.
Example
- The wheels are turning on the new project, and we should see results soon.
B2Mental Activity
(idiomatic)Considerable thinking or cognitive activity is happening.
Example
- You can see the wheels are turning in his head as he works on the problem.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "wheels are turning":
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