put the pedal to the metal

The phrase "put the pedal to the metal" is an idiom that means to accelerate or go faster, often used in the context of driving a vehicle. It implies pushing down the accelerator pedal in a car with the metal construction, encouraging high speed or maximum effort. This expression can also be used metaphorically to encourage someone to act with great speed, energy, or intensity in any task or situation, not necessarily related to actual driving.