pedal to the metal
The phrase "pedal to the metal" originated in the 1950s when car floorboards were made of metal, and it has both literal and figurative meanings.
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Definition
B2Driving
(informal, idiomatic)Pressing the accelerator of a vehicle all the way down to achieve the highest speed.
Example
- He put the pedal to the metal to overtake the truck.
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)Working at maximum effort or speed to achieve a goal quickly.
Example
- She put the pedal to the metal to finish the project before the deadline.
- The team put the pedal to the metal in the final quarter to win the game.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pedal to the metal":
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