Meaning of 'Gather steam'
What does the saying 'Gather steam' mean?
Idiom: Gather steam
Meaning:
If something gathers speed, it moves or progresses at an increasing speed.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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