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peel out

idiom
Meaning

To start abruptly from a standing stop, accelerating rapidly, especially so as to produce skid marks.

Examples
SIMPLE

The driver decided to peel out at the green light.

CONTEXTUAL

The teenager was trying to impress his friends when he decided to peel out of the parking lot.

COMPLEX

Ignoring the angry shouts of the pedestrians, the driver shifted gears and peeled out, leaving behind nothing but the smell of burning rubber.

Anchors to
Related idioms2entries
  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    peel the onion

    To investigate a matter more deeply, usually step by step, each step leading to a new discovery.

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