Get into gear

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verb phrase

To start acting effectively or quickly.

You need to get into gear and finish your homework before dinner.
Visual representation of "get into gear" - To start acting effectively or quickly

Often appears as...

  • get into high gear
  • get one's act into gear

Usage tips

Colloquial, Idiomatic

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Proactive Urgency

Suggests someone should start working with energy and purpose to accomplish a task.

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It's almost exam week, time to get into gear and study!
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Motivational Phrase

Often used to encourage someone to begin working hard or to focus better.

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Let's get into gear and ace this project!
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Overcome Delays

Implies stopping procrastination or overcoming a sluggish start.

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After lazing around all morning, she finally got into gear.
Visual representation of the word "Get into gear"

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