slams on the brakes
Halts with urgency
To slam on the brakes is to stop a vehicle suddenly and forcefully, pressing the brake pedal hard: A deer ran out and I slammed on the brakes.
Figuratively, it means to halt any activity abruptly: The company slammed on the brakes when funding dried up.
The phrase emphasizes urgency or panic rather than gradual deceleration.
- split secondInfinitesimal unit of time
- quick reflexesRapid involuntary responses
- reflexesAutomatic physical responses
- decelerationDecrease in speed
- collision avoidancePreventing objects from hitting
rear-end collision · skid marks · inattentiveness · situational awareness · close call · hesitation · overreaction · road hazards · deer in headlights · screech · defensive driving · pedestrian safety · stopping distance · tire grip · accident prevention · near miss · distraction · traction control
slams on the brakesfull speed ahead
Command for maximum thrust
pushes forward · doubles down · forges ahead · presses on · plows ahead
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