floor it

Example Sentences

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When an engineer who examined the home dropped a marble on the kitchen floor, it sped off into the corner.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

In custody, at MDC, he fell to the floor; it turned out he was having a stroke.

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2026

In response to a follow-up question, the department said that now, when people are forced to sleep on the floor, it is due to processing delays and not overcrowding.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2024

This scramble has resulted in the girl who always wanted to floor it in life becoming the brakes on the collective plans.

From Salon • Oct. 14, 2024

And they think that if you’re having fun out on the floor, it means you’re not serious.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles