to step on the gas
01
全力以赴, 全力投入
to make an attempt to do something better or faster than others
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习语
非正式
例子
We need to step on the gas to finish the project before the deadline.
我们必须全力以赴，才能在截止日期前完成项目。
02
to suddenly and forcefully press down on the accelerator pedal, causing the car to speed up
例子
She stepped on the gas but the car didn't budge.
