step on it
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step on it
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.).
a. pisar el acelerador
My father likes to step on it when he's on the highway.A mi padre le gusta pisar el acelerador cuando conduce en la autopista.
2. (figurative) (to hurry up)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. apurarse
The train leaves in ten minutes. We need to step on it.El tren parte en diez minutos. Tenemos que apurarnos.
b. darse prisa (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
We're running late! Step on it!¡Llegamos tarde! ¡Date prisa!
c. apresurarse
We have to finish writing the report. Step on it!Tenemos que terminar de redactar el reporte. ¡Apresúrate!
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