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Step on it

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Urgency Expression

Used to express urgent haste, especially when time is critical.

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The meeting starts in 5 minutes, step on it!
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Informal Directive

It's an informal directive, not suitable for formal situations or with authority figures.

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Please step on it, we cannot miss this flight.
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Metaphoric Urging

Though it implies speeding, it's often used metaphorically to mean 'do anything faster'.

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We won't finish on time if you don't step on it.
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