English Idiom: Have a heavy foot
A few days ago, I talked about speed demons, those people who change when they get behind the wheel of a car and think that they need to get everywhere fast.
If you don’t want to call someone a speed demon, you can say that they have a heavy foot.
Having a heavy foot means that when driving a vehicle, drivers push down on the accelerator too much, thereby increasing their speed.
One consequence of being a speed demon or having a heavy foot is that not only can you get speeding tickets, but in severe situations, you could also lose your car.
That’s right, in cases of extreme speeding the police can take your car right there on the side of the road.
In Vancouver, Canada, your vehicle can be impounded and sold!
Yes, if you have a heavy foot when driving your expensive sports car, you can get a ticket, lose your driver’s license plus your vehicle will be confiscated and sold – you don’t get the money either – the government receives that.
There are consequences to having a heavy foot so tread lightly please, for your own good.