/Sounds like 'meh-TER-le GAS'/
Across Latin America, to accelerate, increase effort, or push harder. Whether it's a car, a project, or a relationship — meterle gas means you stop coasting and start pushing.
Example
"Come on, push harder — we're almost at the finish line."
"The company needs to step up its game before the competition gets ahead."
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/Sounds like 'meh-TER-le GAS'/
Across Latin America, to accelerate, increase effort, or push harder. Whether it's a car, a project, or a relationship — meterle gas means you stop coasting and start pushing.
Example
"Come on, push harder — we're almost at the finish line."
"The company needs to step up its game before the competition gets ahead."
Word family
Regional synonyms: