stuck in neutral
- stalledStopped unexpectedly
- idlingOperating without working
- standstillTotal cessation of movement
- limboState of uncertain waiting
- plateauFlat highland area
treading water · spinning wheels · going nowhere · deadlock · impasse · gridlock · inertia · stagnant · motionless · coasting · drifting · paralyzed · frozen · jammed · blocked · waiting · hesitation · indecision
progress/momentum
stuck in neutralmoving forward
Continuing toward a goal
making progress · on the move · advancing · progressing · forging ahead
energy/drive
stuck in neutralfiring on all cylinders
Performing optimally, completely engaged
full throttle · pedal to the metal · revved up · charged up · energized
decisiveness
stuck in neutralcommitted
Firmly pledged or bound
taking action · decisive · locked in · all in · determined