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hit the gas

verb

Etymology

Suggesting the use of a gas pedal, or accelerator.

Definitions

  1. To go

    To go; go faster.

    • They're gaining on you; you'd better hit the gas, now!
    • Impera's right below us. I'm pointing her straight down and hitting the gas. There's a military base down there that'll try to blow us apart before we hit. Let's not be here when that happens.

  2. To advance or do something more quickly or with more energy.

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