('US') She shifted 'into' low/high 'gear'. = ('Brit') She changed 'into' bottom/top 'gear'. [=she changed to a gear that allows for a slower/faster rate of speed]
This discovery will bring about a 'paradigm shift' in our understanding of evolution. [=will cause people to understand evolution in a completely new way]
We need to 'shift ourselves' [='get moving'] if we're going to make it home before dark.
(..) So where is this beautiful family off to? - We're just seeing him out. - I have to get to the hospital. - They put me on the night shift. - I think he did something terrible. They say that I'm being rewarded. Well, if you guys ever want a tour of the neighborhood, don't hesitate to call me. (..)2014 Annabelle