put the pedal to the metal

idiom

US, informal

: to drive very fast

: to work very quickly

We are going to have to put the pedal to the metal if we want to finish on time.

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Recent Examples on the Web Puma may make quality shoes for running and other active sports, but that doesn’t mean drivers can’t put the pedal to the metal with style. —

Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2024 Glen Powell and Chord Overstreet put the pedal to the metal as best buds Ricky Bobby and Cal Naughton Jr. from Talladega Nights. —

EW.com, 28 Oct. 2023 The decision to put the pedal to the metal and acquire costly Pro Bowl-caliber talent such as wide receiver Tyreek Hill, left tackle Terron Armstead and cornerback Jalen Ramsey. —

Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2024 After crunching the numbers, the team named Spain as the top spot to put the pedal to the metal. —

Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for put the pedal to the metal

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