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step on it

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌstɛp ˈɑn ɪt/ · UK /ˌstep ˈɒn ɪt/

step on it means: To drive faster by pressing the pedal that makes the car speed up.

verb

DRIVE FASTERB2

To drive faster by pressing the pedal that makes the car speed up.

  • Step on it; we are late!
  • The driver stepped on it when the road cleared.
  • If we step on it, we can catch the ferry.

Similar words: speed up, accelerate

Opposites: slow down

Common phrases: please step on it, really step on it

HURRY UPB2

To do something faster because there is little time.

  • Step on it; everyone is waiting.
  • We stepped on it and finished the report before lunch.
  • You will have to step on it to meet the deadline.

Similar words: hurry up, get a move on, speed up

Opposites: slow down

Common phrases: better step on it, please step on it

Questions about step on it

What does step on it mean?

To drive faster by pressing the pedal that makes the car speed up.

What is step on it in other languages?

Türkçe: gaza basmak · Español: pisar el acelerador · Français: appuyer sur le champignon · Deutsch: Gas geben · Italiano: premere sull’acceleratore · 日本語: アクセルを踏む

How do you pronounce step on it?

In American English /ˌstɛp ˈɑn ɪt/; in British English /ˌstep ˈɒn ɪt/.

How do you use step on it in a sentence?

Step on it; we are late! The driver stepped on it when the road cleared.

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