Select the most appropriate meaning of the bracketed idiom in the given sentence.

Later, Brooks' brother alleged that racism helped put the (pedal to the metal).

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  1. Very excessive
  2. To go full speed, especially while driving a vehicle
  3. To enjoy yourself by going out
  4. Avoid responsibility by giving it to someone else

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Option 2 : To go full speed, especially while driving a vehicle
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The correct answer is 'Option 2'.
Key Points
  • The given idiom "pedal to the metal" is a phrase that means to do something as fast and as powerfully as possible.(बिल्कुल तेज़)
  • Regarding the options, 'To go full speed, especially while driving a vehicle' accurately interprets the idiom. (खासकर गाड़ी चलाते समय पूरी गति में जाना)
Therefore, the correct answer is: 'To go full speed, especially while driving a vehicle'.
 Additional Information
  • Very excessive: (बहुत अधिक)
  • To enjoy yourself by going out: (बाहर जाकर खुद को आनंदित करना)
  • Avoid responsibility by giving it to someone else:(किसी और को देकर जिम्मेदारी से बचना)
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