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step on the gas
step on the gas
and step on itto hurry up; to make a vehicle go faster. (As if stepping on an automobile's accelerator. step on the gas. We are going to be late! step on it! Let's go!
step on the gas
to hurry in order to get something done quickly step on it If we're going to get this done today, it's time to step on the gas.
Etymology: based on the literal meaning of step on the gas (to make a car go faster by giving the engine more gas)