with the pedal to the metal

with the pedal to the metal

1. Pressing down the accelerator (of an automobile) as far as possible in order to accelerate to or travel at the maximum speed. With the pedal to the metal, we peeled away from the bank and sped off onto the highway.
2. By extension, with maximum speed or effort. We packed the last of the shipments with the pedal to the metal so we could get done on time.
See also: metal, pedal
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

with the pedal to the metal

with the accelerator of a car pressed to the floor. North American informal
See also: metal, pedal
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • keep/put the pedal to the metal
  • put the hammer down
  • put the pedal to the metal
  • pedal to the metal
  • punch it
  • turn of speed
  • a turn of speed
  • have a lead foot
  • put (one's) foot to the floor
  • gun it
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