The lowest possible working gear. To operate in Rose mode is to carry out one's duties at a rate which results in a practically inappreciable output.
Newton: Felders has done hardly any work this week.
Hovis: I know. Apart from the window-opening he's been in Rose mode since last Tuesday.
Newton: God, I hate that yellow-haired twat.
Hovis: I know. Apart from the window-opening he's been in Rose mode since last Tuesday.
Newton: God, I hate that yellow-haired twat.
by Unnatural England June 29, 2009