reverse gears

To quickly and often abruptly reverse or retreat from one's position or opinion on a given subject. Refers to shifting into reverse on car or other motor vehicle. The administration is reversing gears on its controversial tax policy, which has come as a surprise to many. Instead of reversing gears, the company has been doubling down on what has been an unprofitable business strategy for many others around the country.

reverse gears

tv. to wretch as a prelude to vomiting; to vomit the stomach contents. Beavis is reversing gears and might be going to vomit. You never know with Beavis.

词组	reverse gears
释义	reverse gears reverse gears To quickly and often abruptly reverse or retreat from one's position or opinion on a given subject. Refers to shifting into reverse on car or other motor vehicle. The administration is reversing gears on its controversial tax policy, which has come as a surprise to many. Instead of reversing gears, the company has been doubling down on what has been an unprofitable business strategy for many others around the country. See also: gear, reverse Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. reverse gears tv. to wretch as a prelude to vomiting; to vomit the stomach contents. Beavis is reversing gears and might be going to vomit. You never know with Beavis. See also: gear, reverse McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: backpedal pedal row back walk back on (something) about face, to do an back water a change of tack the point of no return point of no return point of no return, the References in periodicals archive Both transmissions offer up to four reverse gear ratios. mDRIVE HD; ClearTech One: Mack Trucks Some models have a reverse gear, which is useful for backing out of tight spots; most have only one forward gear, with speed controlled by the throttle. Tillers: the power to turn the earth These toy cars vary in length from 37 to 51 inches and travel from 2.5 to 5 mph, have forward and reverse gears, and are equipped with power brakes. Power Wheels from Fort Wayne Drivers are tested for memory and car handling skills as they pit their wits against several tests comprising cones and stop-astride lines, often only using first and reverse gears, but getting up to 30 mph in a confined area and against the clock, making effective use of the handbrake turn and using the weight of the car to navigate the twisting course. Try your hand at Autotest Freda, now 79, had to master double clutching, five forward gears and five reverse gears in order to pass her test in the Austin Champ. A REAL CHAMP! Freda's memories of driving test in 3-ton Army truck The Powershuttle option, which offers four forward and reverse gears is available on the B90B, The Powershift option, which offers four forward and three reverse gears, as well as a kick-down feature, is available on the B115B. New Holland launches six updated loader backhoes With a twist of the wrist, the powershift smoothly shifts through four forward and reverse gears. A neutral-start switch in the electric-actuated reverse prevents accidental machine movement. John Deere
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