step on it

Idioms and Phrases

Hurry up, go faster, as in Step on it or we are going to be late . This idiom alludes to stepping on a vehicle's gas pedal. [ Colloquial ; c. 1920]

Example Sentences

“You would probably step on it and not even realize it.”

From New York Times

When he steps on it, and you go along for the thrill of it.

From Los Angeles Times

He pointed the BBC to the spot where Hire Kami was found gasping for life and asked people not to step on it.

From BBC

You might want to kick it or step on it to hear the satisfying crunch underfoot.

From New York Times

"I stepped on it. I remember a big explosion and friends trying to take me out."

From BBC

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