hit the brakes
- stopCease all motion
- slamForceful impact or closure
- pedalFoot-operated lever
- screechHigh, harsh cry
- haltComplete sudden stop
slow · emergency · sudden · tires · skid · freeze · pause · squeal · rubber · jolt · caution · whiplash · swerve · brake · decelerate · pump · antilock · red light
- car talkpedal to the metal, hit the gas, step on it, floor it, burn rubber
- travel idiomshit the road, in the same boat, miss the boat, end of the road, crossroads
vehicle acceleration/deceleration
hit the brakeshit the gas
Increase vehicle speed suddenly
floor it · accelerate · gun it · speed up · put the pedal to the metal
metaphorical pace of activity
hit the brakesfull speed ahead
Command for maximum thrust
forge ahead · push forward · press on · charge ahead · double down
continuation vs. stopping
hit the brakeskeep going
Maintain forward progress
press on · push forward · forge ahead · carry on · stay the course