pedal to the metal
01
used to say that a vehicle is driven with great speed
Idiom
例
It would normally take us three days driving to New York from Colorado, but with my brother putting the pedal to the metal, we made it in two.
02
used to say that something is done with great speed and determination
Idiom
Informal例
He's got the pedal to the metal as he works tirelessly to complete the project ahead of schedule.
