floored it
Pushed maximum speed
Floored it means pressed the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor, demanding maximum speed from a vehicle: The light turned green and he floored it.
The phrase captures the literal motion—foot pushing the gas pedal down until it can go no further.
By extension, it can mean pursuing anything at full intensity.
- throttlePower flow controller
- pedalFoot-operated lever
- gas pedalVehicle acceleration control
- revMotor rotation count
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
commitment · exhilaration · excitement · send it · overdrive · horsepower · daring · torque · gearshift · risk-taking · determination · urgency · pedal to the metal · put the hammer down · burn rubber · zero to sixty · boldness · thrill
floored itslammed on the brakes
Stopped vehicle suddenly
hit the brakes · stopped dead · decelerated · slowed down · coasted
floored itdragged one's feet
Delayed through reluctance
hesitated · held back · took it easy · coasted · played it safe