Meanings
Suggesting the use of a gas pedal, or accelerator.
How to pronounce "hit the gas":
AU
To go; go faster.
Example: "They're gaining on you; you'd better hit the gas, now!"
To advance or do something more quickly or with more energy.
Example Sentences
1
I was running late for work, so I hit the gas to get there on time.
2
The race car driver hit the gas and sped around the track.
3
When the light turned green, I hit the gas and accelerated quickly.
4
To avoid the incoming car, I had to hit the gas and swerve to the right.
5
The bank robbers hit the gas and sped away from the scene.