Floor it

verbShop talkAutomotive

To press the accelerator pedal fully to the floorboard for maximum acceleration.

The act of pushing the gas pedal down as far as it will go to achieve wide-open throttle. This commands the engine management system or carburetor to deliver maximum fuel and air, producing peak power for rapid acceleration.

Heard on the job

Once you clear the on-ramp, floor it so we can merge ahead of that semi.

Also heard as

  • step on it