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high gear  
n.  

  1. The high gear configuration of a transmission.

  2. Informal A state of maximum activity, energy, or force: Her mind was in high gear while studying for the art history examination.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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The Higher Gear Group Inc
The Preferred Automobile Dealership Showroom Lead Management CRM System
highergear.com
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high gear

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.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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