swing into high gear

swing into high gear

To begin doing something at a higher speed, intensity, or level of enthusiasm. The city is swinging into high gear in its preparations for the anniversary parade. I'm going to meet with my team on Saturday so we can swing into high gear on this project.
See also: gear, high, swing
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

swing into high gear

to begin operating at a fast pace; to increase the rate of activity. During the winter season we swing into high gear around here. The chef swings into high gear around six o'clock in preparation for the theater crowd.
See also: gear, high, swing
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

swing into high gear

in. to begin operating at a fast pace; to increase the rate of activity. The chef swings into high gear around eight o’clock in preparation for the theater crowd.
See also: gear, high, swing
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • swing into gear
  • swing into full gear
  • swing into
  • swing into (something)
  • fly out of the traps
  • like a man/woman possessed
  • like a person possessed
  • like someone possessed
  • ratchet up
  • give it large
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As national elections swing into high gear this fall, one thing is for sure: Politicians from both political parties will be making promises.
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