put the pedal to the metal
idiom
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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Glen Powell and Chord Overstreet put the pedal to the metal as best buds Ricky Bobby and Cal Naughton Jr. from Talladega Nights.
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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
Several times, Paul encouraged me to put the pedal to the metal.
—Patrick Stewart, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2023
Riding the momentum into this year, the Las Vegas artist has only put the pedal to the metal.
—Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2023
Drivers in Merrillville who like to put the pedal to the metal will find the terrain in certain areas a lot bumpier in the coming weeks.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2023
Drivers in Merrillville who like to put the pedal to the metal will find the terrain in certain areas a lot bumpier in the coming weeks.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2023
The six-day Le Grand Tour Provence, meanwhile, gives travelers a chance to put the pedal to the metal in the Cote d’Azur and includes stays at luxury hotels throughout Provence and Nice.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2023
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
Several times, Paul encouraged me to put the pedal to the metal.
—Patrick Stewart, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2023
Riding the momentum into this year, the Las Vegas artist has only put the pedal to the metal.
—Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2023
Drivers in Merrillville who like to put the pedal to the metal will find the terrain in certain areas a lot bumpier in the coming weeks.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2023
Drivers in Merrillville who like to put the pedal to the metal will find the terrain in certain areas a lot bumpier in the coming weeks.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2023
The six-day Le Grand Tour Provence, meanwhile, gives travelers a chance to put the pedal to the metal in the Cote d’Azur and includes stays at luxury hotels throughout Provence and Nice.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2023
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