step-on

[ step-on, -awn ]

adjective

1. made to open by the operation of a pedal, as a can for kitchen garbage.

step on

verb

1. to place or press the foot on
2. informal.
   to behave harshly or contemptuously towards
3. slang.
   to adulterate drugs
4. step on it informal.
   to go more quickly, hurry up

Word History and Origins

Origin of step-on¹

adj. use of verb phrase step on

Example Sentences

What we don’t know is whether these Rams have the same constitution as last season’s version, which began 3-6 before stepping on the gas in mid-November and winning seven of eight to make the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times

However it’s also possible that Trump’s re-election might drive a new sense of unity, even building a coalition who might agree a major step on money for poorer countries.

From BBC

You've now freed yourself of having to care about men who can't even take care of their country, but there is one more step on the road to living the true cat lady lifestyle: Cats!

From Salon

Mousley built on that momentum and carved out his maiden half-century in 64 deliveries, accumulating the bulk of those runs on the leg side before falling to Joseph as England stepped on the gas.

From BBC

Now he is one of the most prolific strikers in Europe, ready to take the next step on his journey.

From BBC

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