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Definition

To act quickly.

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Origins

An automobile accelerator is usually a foot pedal, so stepping down harder increases the acceleration.

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In Context

  • "They'll have to step on it to finish the paper tonight."
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Related Idioms

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put the hammer down

To drive quickly; to step on the accelerator.

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step lively

To move quickly; to hurry along.

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step up

To assume or take responsibility.

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step down

To resign or retire from an office or position of authority.

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step up to the plate

To initiate action; to assume or take a responsibility.

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step on a rake

To fall victim to an avoidable (usually self-caused) hazard or error.
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