He always drives fast because he has a heavy foot.
heavy foot
idiomA habit of driving fast.
Origin
disputed originA gas pedal needs to be pushed down using one's foot to go faster.
The police officer pulled her over for speeding, noting that she clearly has a heavy foot on the highway.
Despite the winding mountain roads and the dangerous conditions, his heavy foot remained pressed firmly against the accelerator throughout the entire journey.
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foot the bill
To pay for something.
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foot voting
Expressing one's preferences through one's actions, by voluntarily participating in or withdrawing from an activity, group, or process; especially, physical migration to leave a situation one does not like, or to move to a situation one regards as more beneficial.
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get one's foot in the door
To initiate contact or a relationship; to gain access, especially to an entry-level job.
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hang heavy
To seem to pass slowly; to crawl.
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have one foot on a banana peel
To be in an unstable situation with a high risk of sudden negative change, facing difficulty, or appearing foolish.
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heavy as a dead donkey
Very heavy.
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heavy equipment
Any of a diverse class of large machines used in construction and mining for earthmoving tasks (e.g., digging, grading), logging, and other heavy-duty applications.
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heavy going
Something that is boring; difficult to make progress on, or tedious