to step on the gas
01
to make an attempt to do something better or faster than others
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Idiom
Informal
예시들
I step on the gas with my studies, dedicating extra time and effort to excel academically.
02
to suddenly and forcefully press down on the accelerator pedal, causing the car to speed up
예시들
She stepped on the gas but the car did n't budge.
