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Meanings of top gear in English

We have no meanings for "top gear" in our records yet.
Usage of top gear in English
1
The automatic gates parted and Mace worked the clutch to top gear.
True blue
2
He only hit top gear as he went past the line.
The Guardian
3
With the speeches over, the party really got into top gear.
A Gift from Bob
4
Williams kicked into top gear at that point and dismantled Sharapova.
The South African
5
That's what happens when you're nervous, he never really kicked into top gear.
The Guardian
6
While the champions never reached top gear they were always in complete control.
The Irish Times
7
Only then did the Toulouse machine click smoothly into top gear.
The Guardian
8
Social media has kicked into top gear following Prime Minister John Key's ponytail-pulling apology.
Radio NZ
9
It is early days, no one has hit top gear.
The South African
10
Sporting action hits top gear the day after the ceremony.
The Irish Times
11
This is where the fun ride kicks into top gear.
Wired
12
But he hopped it on his top gear, the brute!
Under Fire: The Story of a Squad
13
Oh well, you wouldn't put her in top gear.
On the Beach
14
Without ever moving into top gear, Kerry outclassed Wexford in this disappointing tie at Tralee yesterday.
The Irish Times
15
Verdict: Hales has never hit top gear in Australia during three previous stints in the BBL.
News.com.au
16
The event surged into top gear over the weekend with a cracking array of first-class pictures.
The Irish Times
This collocation consists of:
Top gear across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Rare
United Kingdom
Rare