peel out
To start abruptly from a standing stop, accelerating rapidly, especially so as to produce skid marks.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The driver decided to peel out at the green light.”
“The teenager was trying to impress his friends when he decided to peel out of the parking lot.”
“Ignoring the angry shouts of the pedestrians, the driver shifted gears and peeled out, leaving behind nothing but the smell of burning rubber.”
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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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keep an eye peeled
To look out (for something) attentively.
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keep one's eyes peeled
To be on the alert, to be watchful.
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peel the onion
To investigate a matter more deeply, usually step by step, each step leading to a new discovery.
Last updated August 10, 2026