Put the pedal to the metal: Definition with Put the pedal to the metal Pictures and Photos

Definition of Put the pedal to the metal

1. Verb. (idiomatic) To press the gas pedal to the maximum extent. ¹

2. Verb. (idiomatic) To exert maximum effort. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Put The Pedal To The Metal

put something behind one
put something into perspective
put that in your pipe and smoke it
put the bee on
put the blame on
put the boot in
put the cart before the horse
put the cat among the pigeons
put the clock back
put the clock forward

put the feedbag on
put the hammer down
put the kibosh on
put the pedal to the metal (current term)
put the plug in the jug
put the wind up
put through
put through its paces
put through the mangle
put through the wringer

put to
put to bed
put to bed with a shovel
put to death
put to rest
put to sleep
put to the sword

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