English Explanatory Dictionary

lead foot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A habit of driving fast.

Word forms

lead foot lead foots

Etymology

A gas pedal needs to be pushed down using one's foot to go faster. If a foot was made of lead it would be very heavy, making it easier to depress the pedal.

Related words

heavy foot leadfoot
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