pedal a fondo

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pedal a fondo
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
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a. pedal to the metal
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
Emilio pisó el pedal a fondo para no llegar tarde.Emilio put the pedal to the metal so he wouldn’t be late.
b. at full speed
Lucía pisó el pedal a fondo para ganar la carrera.Lucia hit the gas at full speed to win the race.
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