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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