CEFR C1
peel out
verb
Meaning
Accelerate a vehicle so rapidly from a standstill that the tires spin against the road surface, often creating a screeching sound or smoke.
Examples
- The driver peeled out at the green light, startling everyone at the intersection.
- If you peel out like that again, you are going to ruin the tread on your tires.
Synonyms: accelerate, speed off, burn rubber, floor it