high gear

Idioms  

1. A state of maximum activity, energy, or force. For example, His mind was in high gear as he studied for the medical exam, or The political campaign is finally moving into high gear. This expression alludes to the high gear of an engine transmission, used at the fastest speeds.

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high gear

As second-quarter earnings kick into high gear this week, Wall Street analysts seem to be feeling pretty good, despite ongoing concerns about the impact of the Iran war.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 12, 2026

And as the primary’s final stretch nears, the campaigns are kicking into high gear.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2026

This week, the transformation kicked into high gear.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026

“Apple’s innovation engine was in high gear this month with a flurry of new products unveiled across the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and AirPods families,” White wrote Thursday.

From Barron's ● Mar. 26, 2026

Mrs. Tracy said we would have our primary to choose candidates in a little over two weeks, so we had to get into high gear if we wanted to get everything done in time.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott