shift gears
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But Caroline is a do-it-yourself kind of millennial, so I’ve had to shift gears, and explain how and why a chore should be carried out, and then let Caroline do it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
OK, let’s shift gears from midterm mischief to evening entertainment.
From Slate ● Sep. 24, 2026
Or if you’re doing well in your career but taking time to shift gears, then you can bet on your future self.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
The ability to shift gears, like in a car, allows for control of the degree or direction of motion generated, making machines more versatile.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 19, 2024
"Ha, ha, ha," she says sarcastically, and I feel the truck shift gears and lurch forward.
From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi
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