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put the pedal to the metal
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (colloquial) (to drive fast)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. pisar el acelerador
Andrew likes to put the pedal to the metal on the freeway. - Yes, I know, that's why I never want him to drive me home!A Andrew le gusta pisar el acelerador en la autopista. - Sí, ya lo sé, por eso es que nunca quiero que me lleve a casa.
2. (colloquial) (to work quickly)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. pisar el acelerador
We just have two days left before the presentation. We'd better put the pedal to the metal or we won't make it.Solo nos quedan dos días antes de la presentación. Más vale que pisemos el acelerador o no vamos a llegar.
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