What does "in high gear" exactly mean? Can it be replaced other words or phrases?
In 1853, Strauss became an American citizen and moved to bustling San Francisco, California, where the California Gold Rush was still in high gear.
2007-12-22 23:12:57 · 3 answers · asked by Yanac 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
in high gear, infers that things can not escalate to a higher speed/level and while not slowing down or dissipating but able to maintain a break- neck speed/level
perhaps ...gold rush was at it's zenith
2007-12-22 23:30:03 · answer #1 · answered by hobbabob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. The high gear configuration of a transmission.This expression alludes to the high gear of an engine transmission, used at the fastest speeds.
2. Informal. A state of maximum activity, energy, or force.For example, His mind was in high gear as he studied for the medical exam, or The political campaign is finally moving into high gear.
2007-12-23 08:19:25 · answer #2 · answered by Rain 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it means 'full blown' or 'very popular' or 'very much in demand'. In this case, I would say many people were still looking for more gold, it was still the topic of the day and the thing to do and 'who found what and I wonder what else can be found'. Wow ... I hope this was helpful to you. LOL
2007-12-23 07:19:32 · answer #3 · answered by FireyBabe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋