step on the gas

phrase

: to suddenly press down on the accelerator pedal of a vehicle to drive at a higher speed
Step on the gas, they're getting away!

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But there are five teams between the Jays and Guardians, complicating the decisions being made by all of them as to whether to step on the gas or brake with a yellow caution light ahead. — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Drivers that step on the gas pedal in an attempt to make a fast getaway from police will get a hefty fine under a new measure authorized in Oswego. — Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026 At halftime, Grams implored his team to step on the gas, stop shooting 3s and penetrate the ball into the paint. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026 Run opposing guards into the ground, step on the gas harder, and force your opponents into spending catch-your-breath time-outs. — Brian Robin, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for step on the gas

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“Step on the gas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20on%20the%20gas. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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