second gear
noun1
The second of the available gears in a transmission or other gearbox.
2
Figuratively, Idiomatic Mediocre, sluggish performance.
- stuck in second gear
- The hosts remained in second gear after the break although Orient, with impressive Daniels a constant outlet down the right, did at least show a sense of adventure.2011 March 2, Chris Whyatt, “Arsenal 5 - 0 Leyton Orient”, in BBC:
- Derived terms
- second-gear valuation