tip

Hi,
It's OK.
Clive

I don't know what kind of vehicle you're accelerating, but in most cases people drive with shoulder belts in place and head rests very close behind their heads. You may feel the G-forces pressing you into the seat, but if you tip back your seat will have to go with you. Better make sure the bolts are in place.

- A.

I was talking about a motorcyle. On second thought, floor the gas pedal doesn't seem right. What would you say?

Hi,
When I hit the gas . .
Clive

New2grammarI was talking about a motorcyle. On second thought, floor the gas pedal doesn't seem right. What would you say?

When I opened up the throttle ...

Thanks, Clive and Optilang. I wonder, would Americans say open up the throttle? It sounds like you literally open up the throttle under the hood.

It's natural enough. While a modern accelerator does more than meter the gas, people tend to think of it as a valve, or faucet which you simply open up. An early (1920's) automotive expression was "give it the gas!" or, "Give 'er (her) the gas!" On the Model T Ford the speed was controlled by one of two levers mounted on the steering column.

I think in GB the hood is the bonnet. I'

Thanks, Avangi. Lurch. That's agood one.