peel out
Tear away loudly
Peel out is to accelerate a vehicle so rapidly that the tires spin and screech against the pavement before gaining traction: He peeled out of the parking lot in a cloud of smoke.
The phrase evokes the sound of rubber peeling off asphalt.
It suggests reckless or aggressive driving, often to make an impression or express anger.
- zoomRapid movement or magnification
- punch itAccelerate suddenly, hard
- hit the gasIncrease vehicle speed suddenly
- pedal to the metalMaximum automotive acceleration
- fishtailRear-end lateral skid
leave · leave in the dust · burn rubber · lay rubber · race · wheelspin · sprint · burnout · rush · screech · bolt · quick getaway · getaway · storm off · squeal · book it · drift · tires
- racingrace, racing, race track, racetrack, lap
- car talkpedal to the metal, hit the gas, step on it, floor it, burn rubber
- departuresleave, depart, exit, leaving, go
- driving slangfloor it, gun it, pedal to the metal, pedal to metal, burn rubber
- escapeescape, flee, run away, get away, flight
- tire slipburnout, skid, drift, slide, spinout
manner of departure/starting motion
peel outease out
Remove gradually and tactfully
ease off · inch forward · coast · cruise · idle away
vehicle motion state
peel outstop
Cease all motion
brake · come to a halt · come to a stop · slam on the brakes · pull over