Switch Gears

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Switch gears is an internet slang term used to describe the act of changing the topic or direction of a conversation abruptly. It refers to quickly shifting the focus or moving on to a different subject during a discussion.

Examples:

In an online gaming chat:
Player1: “Hey guys, have you seen the new weapon in the game?”
Player2: “Yeah, it’s really powerful. By the way, did you hear about the new update coming next week?”
Player3: “Switch gears for a moment, what do you guys think about the new character skins?”

In a group chat about movies:
Friend1: “I just watched an amazing sci-fi movie last night!”
Friend2: “Was it the one with the time-travel plot?”
Friend1: “No, actually it was a comedy! Switching gears, what’s your favorite movie genre?”

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