to step on the gas
01
to make an attempt to do something better or faster than others
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Idiom
Informal
Exempel
He stepped on the gas during the race and managed to secure the first-place finish.
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 did n't budge.
