to step on the gas
01
ge järnet, ge allt
to make an attempt to do something better or faster than others
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idiom
informellt
Exempel
We need to step on the gas to finish the project before the deadline.
Vi måste ge järnet för att slutföra projektet före deadline.
02
to suddenly and forcefully press down on the accelerator pedal, causing the car to speed up
Exempel
She stepped on the gas but the car didn't budge.
