Sentences with phrase «pedal to the metal at»

«It was just pedal to the metal at that point on,» said Spradley, who eventually drafted 550 IT employees to help out.

The data from the Prius dashboard gives drivers real - time feedback on their fuel consumption, which leads to a series of behavioral micro-adjustments in how they drive — a little less pedal to the metal at the traffic light, a little more coasting on the downhill.

Not exact matches

At the same time that the Fed was beginning a timid move toward so - called normalization, its overseas counterparts kept the monetary pedal to the metal.

When spending and tax cuts are done at the same time, it puts the pedal to the metal.

Given the Seahawks - 49ers rivalry, you have to wonder if Pete Carroll keeps the pedal to the metal if they have a shot at the record.

Another way is to find something that will fit against the foot pedal and prevent your foot from putting «the pedal to the metal» and disabling the machine from sewing at a fast speed.

By the end of the meeting, he said Cuomo's aides were talking about going «pedal to the metal» to create high - speed «cashless tolling» at Grand Island — in which vehicles fly past, the license plates are photographed and motorists are billed later for the tolls.

Put the pedal to the metal in your very car and cruise along a scenic miniature motorway at Autopia in Disneyland Park at the Disneyland Resort.

The pedal - to - the - metal assault on Moscow at the end of The Bourne Supremacy shows Paul Greengrass» much - imitated approach to action at its most persuasive.

Like the original, this isn't so much a pedal - to - the - metal thrill ride and more a master class in slow, mounting tension: Gears grind, wheels spin, brakes fail, bridges collapse, tropical rain thunders, and the drivers (and their incendiary cargo) sweat, quiver and threaten to explode at any minute.

Many point to the decision to «put the pedal to the metal» on teacher evaluation at the same time the state's school districts and teachers were grappling with Common Core and the changes in practice the higher standards demanded.

Shift in top gear at 70km / h or slower so the engine revs at 1000rpm, and put the pedal to the metal.

When the pedal is to the metal the valve is closed and the throttle pressure is at it's maximum.

No big thing at rush - hour speed, but traits to be remembered for the next 5 a.m. pedal - to - the - metal stint.

But as addictive as putting pedal to the metal can be, even more impressive is the absolute ease at which the hatchback can be driven, whether hooning around a racetrack (preferred), a twisty bit of backroad (not advised, but understandable) or just puttering around town in traffic.

Find a straight, clear road, and enough of your own bravery, and you'll struggle with how quickly the speedometer climbs and the horizon comes at you when you flick the left paddle shifter a few times and put the pedal to the metal.

At the top of the EV class, we find this extensively modified C7 Corvette driven by one of the most badass four - year - olds to put pedal to metal (er, plastic that is).

• 1932 Brookville Steel RPU body and custom fabricated box • Custom removable top for weather protection • From Ford Racing, the all - new 5.0 - liter Ti - VCT «Coyote» V - 8 engine from the upcoming 2011 Ford Mustang — deconstructed and re-dressed with vintage accessories to resemble the iconic 1963 Ford 427ci SOHC race motor • Custom vintage - style stack fuel injection setup from Hilborn — operated by a modern engine management system for modern reliability • Tremec 5 - speed manual gearbox • Aluminum quick - change rear axle • Complete Raybestos Brakes package • Bias ply Firestone Indy roadster period correct tires at all four corners from Coker Tire • Custom gauge cluster by Redline Gauge Works • Custom shifter, linkage, pedals and assembly by Gennie Manufacturing • «Lakes» style headers will be handmade by Hollywood Hot Rods with oval cones fabricated from polished stainless steel components provided by Megs Exhaust Builders Warehouse • WIX oil and fuel filters • Traditional style tuck and roll interior • Powder coating, metal coating, and media blasting work by Pacific Coast Powder Coating

For the young and young at heart, sit back, put the top down, crank up the music, and put the pedal to the metal in a 2017 Mustang Ecoboost V6 with automatic transmission.

However, the paper argues that if portfolios were autos, «this would be akin to driving with the pedal to the metal» at all times without regard to terrain, weather or traffic conditions.

It's time again to press the pedal to the metal and show up at «Infogamer», the biggest gaming show in Southeast Europe.

Come on, you know you have wanted to put the pedal to the metal on at least one ride.

They wouldn't have even made the list if they could just learn a few things — look before changing lanes, stop at the big red STOP signs, a yellow light does not mean «put the pedal to the metal», and a red light does not mean «Go as fast as you can!»