honk it on
C1 slang mixed transitive
In simple words
Put something on in big amounts, or get going and do it with energy
Literal meaning: To press the horn ('honk') and keep going — suggesting forceful, unstoppable action
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
slang
To apply something in large or heavy quantities
"Don't be shy with the mustard — just honk it on."
Grammar: mixed
Usage notes
Very rare and highly informal. May be found in some British regional dialects. Not widely documented. Meaning can vary by region and context. ESL learners are unlikely to encounter this in standard usage.
Commonly used with
paint sauce effort speed
Forms
Base
honk it on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
honks it on
he/she/it
Past simple
honked it on
yesterday
Past participle
honked it on
have + pp
-ing form
honking it on
continuous
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