hits the gas
Floors the pedal
Hits the gas means to accelerate a vehicle by pressing the gas pedal: She hit the gas and sped through the intersection.
Figuratively, it means to speed up or intensify effort on any task: We need to hit the gas if we're going to meet this deadline.
- expediteSpeed up a process
- step on itUrging someone to hurry
- accelerateIncrease in velocity
- hasteExcessive quickness
- throttlePower flow controller
full throttle · urgency · speed · fast lane · pedal · drive · ignition · quick start · velocity · initiative · green light · gearshift · floor it · burn rubber · momentum · engine · full speed ahead · ambition
vehicle acceleration/deceleration
hits the gashits the brakes
slams on the brakes · brakes · decelerates · slows down · stops
urgency of action
hits the gashesitates
Shows momentary indecision
holds back · slows down · drags one's feet · pauses · waits