step on the gas
to hurry in order to get something done quickly

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step on the gas
to hurry in order to get something done quickly.
If we're going to get this done today, it's time to step on the gas.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of step on the gas (= to make a car go faster by giving the engine more gas)

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step on the gas
to go faster, to hurry
I had to step on the gas in order to get to work on time.

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step on the gas
{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.

See: STEP ON IT.

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