move up a gear

To begin to do something in a more energetic, vigorous, or effective manner than previously. They're going to have to move up a gear if they want to beat the returning champions. I notice that you've really moved up a gear with your work lately. Great job!

See also: gear, move, up

See also:

step (it) up a gear
move (something) into a higher gear
with a bang
fuss around
in overdrive
have a spring in (one's) step
into overdrive
be bouncing off the walls
bounce off the walls
bouncing

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