Put the pedal to the metal.
Go very fast.
Put the pedal to the metal" originally refers to pressing a car’s accelerator pedal all the way down to the floor, leading to maximum speed. Figuratively, it means to start working very quickly or to speed something up.
Example Sentences
It's time to put the pedal to the metal.
It's time to speed up and make an effort.
They put the pedal to the metal to meet the deadline.
They accelerated their work pace to meet the deadline.
He decided to put the pedal to the metal on his exam preparations to ensure he passed.
He intensified his study efforts to ensure he passed the test.
