Burn rubber

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verb phrase

To drive a vehicle very fast.

As soon as the traffic light turned green, he started to burn rubber.
Visual representation of "burn rubber" - To drive a vehicle very fast

Often appears as...

  • start to burn rubber
  • burn rubber down the street

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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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.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
At the family BBQ, my uncle boasted that he would burn rubber in his new sports car.
Visual representation of the word "Burn rubber"

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