floor it

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2026

When Reaves and Doncic share the floor, it is a straightforward attack: teams simply can’t double-team two ruthlessly efficient ballhandlers stationed at opposite wings of the court.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

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

He pressed the button and the lift began ascending but as it neared the second floor, it lurched downwards with a thud and got stuck between the first and second floors.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2024

Or, if you tried to clean the floor, it would only dry near the fire—the rest of the floor became an icy skating rink.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein