das Vollgas
Translation
full throttle, full speed, pedal to the metal
Examples
Er gibt auf der Autobahn Vollgas.
He goes full throttle on the highway.
Wir müssen bei diesem Projekt Vollgas geben.
We have to give it our all on this project.
Grammar Patterns
to give full throttle / to give it one's all Wir geben dem Projekt Vollgas.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Höchstgeschwindigkeit (top speed); Antonyms: Schritttempo (walking pace)
Etymology
From 'voll' (full) + 'Gas' (gas, throttle). Literally 'full gas'.
Memory Tips
Picture pressing the gas pedal ('Gaspedal') fully ('voll') to the floor.