in/into high gear
idiom
: in or into a state of great or intense activity
The project is now in high gear.
Fuel prices are expected to rise as the summer travel season kicks/moves into high gear.
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But her winning Miss Rostro, a regional beauty pageant, in 2021 is what kicked her career as an influencer into high gear.
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Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 17 May 2025
However, a larger sting will be felt in June and July, just when the back-to-school shopping season goes into high gear.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Andretti Global announced on Tuesday that his No. 28 entry will be sponsored by Allegra, just as allergy season is kicking into high gear.
—Joseph Wolkin, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Lopez's Mother's Day celebrations serve as one last relaxing day with family before her preparations for the American Music Awards kick into high gear.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 12 May 2025
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Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 17 May 2025
However, a larger sting will be felt in June and July, just when the back-to-school shopping season goes into high gear.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Andretti Global announced on Tuesday that his No. 28 entry will be sponsored by Allegra, just as allergy season is kicking into high gear.
—Joseph Wolkin, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Lopez's Mother's Day celebrations serve as one last relaxing day with family before her preparations for the American Music Awards kick into high gear.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 12 May 2025
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“In/into high gear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%2Finto%20high%20gear. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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