4-on-the-floor

4-on-the-floor

1. A manual transmission with four speeds that is located on the floor of an automobile beside the driver. I don't know if I'll be able to pass my driving test; I had to learn on my dad's old 4-on-the-floor.
2. A musical rhythm characterized by steady and uniformly accented beats in 4/4 time, typically referring to electronic music. I'm not a huge fan of that club, they only play 4-on-the-floor tunes.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • beside oneself, to be
  • beside yourself
  • beside (oneself)
  • beside oneself
  • be out of control
  • be, get, etc. out of control
  • hot rod
  • cushion
  • beside the cushion
  • second gear