English Explanatory Dictionary

put the pedal to the metal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To press the gas pedal to the maximum extent.
  2. To exert maximum effort.

Pronunciation

En-au-put the pedal to the metal.ogg

Word forms

put the pedal to the metal puts the pedal to the metal putting the pedal to the metal put pedal to the metal

Etymology

First use appears c. 1976. Originated in car racing.

Synonyms

floor it redline go all out

Related words

pedal to the metal balls to the wall
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