“change gears”
To shift to a different approach, topic, pace, or mode of operation, similar to how a vehicle changes gears to adjust its speed. It often implies a deliberate transition to something new or different. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "change gears" in the video clips below.
Hear how "change gears" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Mad Men, Rich Roll, Trash Taste, Abroad in Japan, Linus Tech Tips and 5 more.
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TV ShowMad Men
Mad Men — S01E05
“change gears.”
well, you always... … I don't even think about it.
Play at 10:05
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YouTubeRich Roll154K views · 2022-07-25
The POSSIBLE MINDSET, Tragedy on K2 & 12-Hour Walks: Colin O'Brady & Jenna Besaw | Rich Roll Podcast
“change gears here let's talk about k2 i”
many people yeah nice man well i want to … mean it's been you know an interesting
Play at 1:28:47
YouTubeTrash Taste1.2M views · 2022-08-19
Sitting Down with a Professional Cosplayer (ft. @jessicanigri) | Trash Taste #113
“change gears and do i just don't want to”
what you're doing yeah you have to … be in like a monotonous cycle yes yeah
Play at 1:16:32
YouTubeAbroad in Japan1.6M views · 2024-03-30
I Cycled 900km Across Japan for $555,000 | Feat. @CDawgVA
“change gears I don't”
going to be so funny it's like how do I … understand if you didn't appreciate the
Play at 54:42
YouTubeLinus Tech Tips4.1M views · 2025-06-30
I Let My Son Pick ANY Gaming Handheld for His Birthday
“change gears completely and go from our”
Okay, that's fair. I would like to … heaviest device to our lightest one.
Play at 11:37
YouTubeWILD 'TIL 9368K views · 2024-12-18
‘Tis The Season of Meeting In-Laws & Family Drama | Wild 'Til 9 Episode 217
“change gears here but let's come back to”
around and and rest so okay not to like … this in a bit okay what about parents
Play at 31:33
YouTubeIMPAULSIVE1.6M views · 2023-10-17
Logan Paul on Beating Dillon Danis, KSI Losing vs Tommy Fury, Apologizing to Nina Agdal - EP. 395
“we change gears here you see these two”
happened and then all of a sudden maybe … animals jump into the ring two dogs like
Play at 29:08
YouTubePBS Eons334K views · 2024-10-29
Could You Survive The Ordovician Period?
“now change gears and think about the”
little sponge Forest to go to so let's … animal hazards that we might have had to
Play at 17:05
YouTubeBloomberg Originals147K views · 2025-10-30
The Future of Ferrari | Power Players
“to change gears in milliseconds
became standard in Ferrari”
shifters that F1 drivers used … road cars by the late nineties.
Play at 10:49
YouTubeArmchair Expert with Dax Shepard137K views · 2025-04-23
David Blaine | Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
“I'm going to change gears, but Aaron and”
you dare. … I have a favorite restaurant. We went to
Play at 1:49:51