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Discover LudwigThe phrase "third gear" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It refers to the third level or position in a series or hierarchy. It is often used in the context of vehicles and driving, but can also be used metaphorically. Example: "I shifted into third gear and accelerated down the highway." (referring to a car's gear) Example: "She quickly moved into third gear in her career and started taking on more responsibilities." (metaphorically referring to moving up in a career) Example: "The team was struggling, but they kicked it into third gear and ended up winning the game." (metaphorically referring to an increase in performance or effort).
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third gear
noun
The third gear of an engine.
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It has no third gear.
Replacing third gear should smooth things out.
Indeed, the turbo's kick in third gear at 60 m.p.h.
I dropped my bike into third gear and floored it.
And he barely got out of third gear.
The salesman told him it would go eighty miles an hour in third gear.
Triple-digit speeds can be attained while still in third gear.
Third gear is perfect for blasting along between 55 and 70 m.p.h.
He admitted, however, that his election effort had yet to hit second or third gear.
Also, some 2004-8 Mazda 3s with manual transmissions may have trouble in third gear.
Jerry Nadeau, after moving to third from 25th to third place, lost use of third gear.
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