Meaning of switch on the afterburners | Babel Free

Definitions

To increase one's level of effort to the maximum.

Examples

“There was the sight of numerous Arsenal players ­whipping up the crowd, including after the breakthrough goal, which had been advertised. From a Raya throw, ­Martinelli switched on the afterburners to glide away from Konaté before crossing for Bukayo Saka, who had timed his run. Saka’s headed connection was not true.”

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