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Describing Qualities - Vehicles
Dive into English idioms regarding vehicles, like "burn rubber" and "call shotgun".
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to burn rubber
[phrase]
to accelerate very fast, particularly so that smoke can be seen coming out from the tires
Ex: The teenager wanted to impress his friends , so burned rubber in the parking lot , leaving tire marks behind .
to have a lead foot
[phrase]
to have a tendency to drive very fast
Ex: The racing enthusiast admitted has a lead foot on the track but is mindful of speed limits on regular roads .
to ride shotgun
[phrase]
to take the front passenger seat in a vehicle such as a car or truck
Ex: The older sibling allowed the younger one sit shotgun for the first time during the drive to the beach .
set of wheels
[phrase]
a car, particularly one that is very desirable or expensive
Ex: The teenager worked a part-time job to save up for set of wheels to have more independence .
to take a spin
[phrase]
to take a vehicle for a brief, leisurely ride
Ex: After a busy daytaking a spin on her motorcycle was the perfect way for her to unwind .
to call shotgun
[phrase]
to state that one will be sitting in the seat next to the driver in a vehicle
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