punch it
Go full throttle
Punch it is a command to accelerate hard or move fast, especially in a vehicle: Punch it!
The phrase evokes jabbing the gas pedal.
It extends to any situation requiring sudden speed or decisive action: We're running late—punch it.
- accelerateIncrease in velocity
- step on itUrging someone to hurry
- floor itAccelerate to maximum speed
- put the pedal to the metalAccelerate to maximum speed
- hit the gasIncrease vehicle speed suddenly
gas · pedal · speed · full throttle · throttle · gun it · slam · fist · hit · strike · jab · knockout · boxing · knuckles · drink · bowl · fruity · ladle
- maximum effortall-out, full throttle, go all out, go hard, all in
- driving slangfloor it, gun it, pedal to the metal, pedal to metal, peel out
- starship commandsengage, make it so, beam me up, warp speed, shields up
- hurry uphurry, hurry up, rush, hustle, move it
speed/acceleration
punch itslow down
Reduce pace or speed
hit the brakes · brake · decelerate · ease off · coast
urgency/intensity of action
punch ithold back
Prevent forward movement
take it easy · hold your horses · wait · hesitate · take your time