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

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