step on it

Definition

To drive fast; to step on the accelerator.

Etymology

An automobile accelerator is usually a foot pedal, so stepping down harder increases the acceleration.

Example Sentences

• "If I step on it, I can still arrive on time."
• "But a signal check at Tollerton was not expected and the driver had to "step on it" thereafter, to reach Darlington, as we did, dead on time."
• "They'll have to step on it to finish the paper tonight."