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Burn rubber

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Automotive Origin

Originally refers to spinning car tires on the road, creating smoke due to friction before speeding off.

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The street racers were ready to burn rubber as soon as the flag was waved.
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High Energy

Implies a sudden burst of speed or immediate departure, full of excitement or urgency.

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When the band finished, they burned rubber to get to the next gig on time.
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Colloquial Usage

Used informally in casual conversation, not in formal writing or professional settings.

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At the family BBQ, my uncle boasted that he would burn rubber in his new sports car.
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