English Explanatory Dictionary

hit the gas

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To go; go faster.
  2. To advance or do something more quickly or with more energy.

Pronunciation

en-au-hit the gas.ogg

Word forms

hit the gas hits the gas hitting the gas

Etymology

Suggesting the use of a gas pedal, or accelerator.

Synonyms

gas hit the accelerator lay tracks put the pedal to the metal step on the gas

Antonyms

put the brakes on
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