The story
First use appears c. 1976. Originated in car racing.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
put the pedal to the metal
Today it means: To press the gas pedal to the maximum extent. Full definition →
Today it means: To press the gas pedal to the maximum extent. Full definition →
First use appears c. 1976. Originated in car racing.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.