Put the pedal to the metal to arrive on time.
put the pedal to the metal
idiomTo press the gas pedal to the maximum extent.
Origin
first recorded 20th c.First use appears c. 1976. Originated in car racing.
We were running late for the flight, so he put the pedal to the metal to reach the airport.
Realizing the deadline was only minutes away, the driver put the pedal to the metal to navigate the empty highway before the clock struck twelve.
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bite my shiny metal ass
An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.
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not to put too fine a point on it
Used to apologize for a possibly impolite statement one is making; to put it bluntly; to express it in plain terms.
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pedal to the metal
At maximum speed.
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put a band-aid on a bullet wound
To inadequately treat a serious situation.
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put a blanket over
Make (something) seem less serious.
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put a bug in someone's ear
To make a small suggestion or give a hint that causes the listener to act.
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put a damper on
To stop people from enjoying an activity.
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put a foot wrong
To make a mistake.