Top Gear Maths

When you round up a number to the next most impressive figure specifically to make an impact.

Dave spent £857,945 on snacks last year. Using a little Top Gear Maths, that's a million pounds!

by TayBoop March 14, 2025

Grinding My Gears

When something is bothersome or a pet peeve.

Jillian: What is bothering you today Jessica?
Jessica: The software Sarah created is really grinding my gears.

by HiddenGem777 September 3, 2020

truckers gear shift

It's when an artist or band is trying to make their song just a little bit longer, but have no additional lyrics. So they sing the chorus another time or two in a higher octave.

REM is notorious for doing this.

You can tell John ran out of lyrics, cuz he hit the truckers gear shift like he was headed east on the 10.

by Agencylament December 14, 2020