(UK) To increase fuel or power to an engine, as to a car by depressing the gas pedal. / (UK) To apply great physical effort to (something).

(idiomatic) To acknowledge someone; to give someone respect or attention; to tip one's hat

(idiomatic) To evade, escape, or get away from somebody.

Try or attempt (something); to give something a try.

(intransitive, chiefly in negative constructions) To be interested in something; to give a shit

(intransitive, chiefly Britain, chiefly in negative constructions) to be interested in something; to give a shit

(intransitive) to commit oneself totally to something; to do one's utmost

(intransitive) to act pretentiously, or in a snobbish manner; to swagger

(slang) To greet or congratulate someone by slapping his or her palm.

(informal, idiomatic) To scold someone loudly.