Also means
to go flat out (slang)
Usage Note
Gazer has two distinct uses: the literal sense of attacking with gas (as in warfare) and an informal sense meaning 'to go at full speed' or 'everything is going fine' (ça gaze = 'things are rolling'). The context usually makes the meaning clear.
Examples
"Ça gaze bien au boulot en ce moment."
Natural Translation
Things are going great at work right now.
Literal Translation
It gases well at work right now.
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