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Meaning of 'Put the pedal to the metal'

What does the saying 'Put the pedal to the metal' mean?

Idiom: Put the pedal to the metal

Meaning:

If you put the pedal to the metal, you go faster.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Transport & Travel | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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