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Rubber Tires Burn Slang Expression In The Loop 087 Accelerate Quickly

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Idiom BURN RUBBER
Definition to accelerate with tires so quickly from a stopped position that the rubber tires make a loud squealing noise and leave a black mark on the street; slang expression meaning to hurry
Examples
  1. The traffic light turned green. The car tires squealed as the driver pushed the gas pedal to the floor and burned rubber.
  2. We’re going to have to burn rubber if we hope to get to the wedding on time.
Extra Info

This expression is also used as slang for “hurry.”

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