stepped on it
Accelerated in haste
Stepped on it means accelerated quickly, especially in a vehicle—from the image of pressing hard on the gas pedal: We were running late, so I stepped on it.
The phrase can also mean hurried in general: The deadline is tomorrow, so you'd better step on it.
- accelerateIncrease in velocity
- floor itAccelerate to maximum speed
- gun itAccelerate suddenly and fully
- hit the gasIncrease vehicle speed suddenly
- pedal to the metalMaximum automotive acceleration
hasten · make haste · rush · burn rubber · zoom · hurry · pick up the pace · full throttle · dash · race · take action · expedite · put the pedal to the metal · bolt · jumpstart · sprint · propel · mobilize