- step on the throttle pedal
- The action of pressing down on the throttle pedal (accelerator) to cause more fuel to enter the engine thus making the vehicle go faster. Opposite to "ease up on the throttle pedal."
Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
step on the throttle pedal
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