money shifting
The activity of shifting to a lower gear when attempting to shift to a higher gearThe activity of shifting to a lower gear when attempting to shift to a higher gear.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)The activity of shifting to a lower gear when attempting to shift to a higher gear.
(uncountable)The activity of damaging a car through incorrectly shifting to a lower gear when a higher gear is desired
Origin
From money + shifting. From the cost of repairs from incorrectly shifting, potentially damFrom money + shifting. From the cost of repairs from incorrectly shifting, potentially damaging the transmission, clutch, engine, tires; by potentially over-redlining the engine, overrevving components above design limits.
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1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
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