The light turned green, so I decided to floor it.
floor it
idiomTo depress the accelerator to the maximum extent.
We were running late for the flight, so my friend told me to floor it on the highway.
Realizing the pursuers were gaining ground, the driver decided to floor it, pushing the engine to its absolute limit as they sped toward the border.
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floor one could eat off
An extremely clean floor.
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ground floor
The initial stage of a project.
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have the floor
To have permission or time to speak, especially in a formal situation.
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hold the floor
To give a speech at a gathering of people, particularly one that lasts for a long time and is the focus of attention in the room.
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tear up the dance floor
To engage vigorously in dancing.
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walk the floor
To pace back and forth restlessly, because of worry, excitement, distress, etc.
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wipe the floor with someone
To be well ahead of someone, or to win a competition by a considerable margin over someone.