- step on the accelerator
- v. gaza basmak
English-Turkish dictionary. 2013.
step on the accelerator
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step on the accelerator — The action of pressing down on the gas pedal (accelerator) to cause more fuel to enter the engine thus making the vehicle go faster. Opposite to ease up on the accelerator … Dictionary of automotive terms
step on the gas — 1. (ie gasoline) (informal) to press the accelerator pedal of a motor car 2. To speed up, hurry • • • Main Entry: ↑gas * * * informal press on the accelerator to make a car go faster … Useful english dictionary
step on the gas — See: STEP ON IT … Dictionary of American idioms
step on the gas — See: STEP ON IT … Dictionary of American idioms
ease up on the accelerator — The action of releasing the accelerator partially or completely in order to reduce the amount of fuel entering the engine and thus slow down the speed of the vehicle. Opposite of depress the accelerator or step on the accelerator … Dictionary of automotive terms
put your foot on the accelerator — (also hit the accelerator, step on the accelerator) ► to make something happen or progress more quickly: »This company needs someone who can put their foot on the accelerator with our excellent new products. Main Entry: ↑accelerator … Financial and business terms
step on the gas pedal — The action of pressing down on the gas pedal (accelerator) to cause more fuel to enter the engine thus making the vehicle go faster. Opposite to ease up on the gas pedal … Dictionary of automotive terms
step on the throttle pedal — The action of pressing down on the throttle pedal (accelerator) to cause more fuel to enter the engine thus making the vehicle go faster. Opposite to ease up on the throttle pedal … Dictionary of automotive terms
accelerator — [1] In automobiles, this is the gas pedal which is attached by linkage to the throttle in the carburetor or to the fuel injection system. It regulates the amount of fuel which is sent to the engine. In motorcycles, the accelerator is located on… … Dictionary of automotive terms
step on it — verb a) To drive fast; to step on the accelerator. If I step on it, I can still arrive on time. b) To act quickly. Theyll have to step on it to finish the … Wiktionary
step on it — or[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… … Dictionary of American idioms
