ease up on the accelerator

ease up on the accelerator
The action of releasing the accelerator partially or completely in order to reduce the amount of fuel entering the engine and thus slow down the speed of the vehicle. Opposite of depress the accelerator or step on the accelerator.

Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.

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