We’re firing on all wheels now!

This was uttered by a server at a restaurant after everyone ordered their food.  It is a mashup of “firing on all cylinders” (to operate at the greatest possible speed or efficiency”) and I think “put the wheels in motion” (get something started) given the context.  Wheels and cylinders are parts of a car, and probably that contributed to the mental mixup.  A big thanks to Steve Grieme who heard this one and sent it in.

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