put the pedal to the metal
phrase
US, informal
1
: to drive very fast
2
: 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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“Put the pedal to the metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20the%20pedal%20to%20the%20metal. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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