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English Dictionarystep on it(also step on the gas) to drive faster
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Idiomsstep on itto hurry in order to get something done quickly.
We'd better step on it or we'll still be here when they get back. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
Step on it! [British, American & Australian, informal, American & Australian, informal]something that you say to someone when you want them to drive more quickly.
Step on the gas, will you, we have to be there in five minutes! [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
step on itto go faster, to hurry
"Please step on it," he yelled as the taxi took him to the airport.
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step on it v. phr. 1. To push down on the gas pedal to make a car go faster.
Be very careful when you step on the gas. Don't go too fast. Compare: GIVE IT THE GUN.
2. informal To go faster; hurry.
Step on it, or we'll be late for school.
John is a slow starter, but he can step on the gas when it looks as if he might lose the race.
Lee was wasting time at breakfast and his father told him to step on it or they would miss the bus. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲