hit the accelerator
Synonym of hit the gas.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Hit the accelerator so we are not late.”
“When the road finally cleared, she hit the accelerator to pass the slow truck in front of her.”
“Realizing they were falling behind schedule, the driver hit the accelerator, pushing the vehicle to its limit to reach the destination before nightfall.”
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don't let the door hit you on the way out
Used as a command to leave in haste, or to indicate that one is glad, or at least unmoved, to see the addressed person leaving.
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fall out of the ugly tree and hit every branch
To become extremely unattractive.
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hit a lick
To earn a large sum of money in a short amount of time, usually illegally.
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hit a snag
To encounter an unexpected problem or delay.
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hit a wall
To come up against an insurmountable problem.
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hit above one's weight
Alternative form of punch above one's weight.
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hit and run
A road accident in which a driver hits someone and then drives away without stopping to help or take responsibility.
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hit below one's weight
Alternative form of punch below one's weight.
Last updated August 10, 2026