I.E. on idle
- Say no more. I get it. You're stuck in the suburbs with your kids.
-That is not what I'm saying.
- I.E., your engine has been on idle.
Well I'm here to help you get it back up to mach speed

What does I.E., your engine has been on idle mean?
I.E.? on idle?

Question

I.E.  on idle
- Say no more. I get it. You're stuck in the suburbs with your kids.
-That is not what I'm saying.
- I.E., your engine has been on idle.
Well I'm here to help you get it back up to mach speed

What does I.E., your engine has been on idle mean?
I.E.?  on idle?

Answer

Not having more context, I'd say that I.E. is either the person's name or the abbreviation, i.e. which means "that is".

When your engine is on idle, the gear shift is in the neutral position.  Your vehicle won't move forward or backward via the power of the engine. In this context, the person's life is stationary, not making progress.

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context: two male friends are going out and relax themselves