Derived from the days of Coal steamers, literally means to add more coal to the fire which would increase available engine power.
Used now-a-days by Pilots amongst others.
Used now-a-days by Pilots amongst others.
by Iwallis November 23, 2011
An old saying from when ships were powered by coal fired boilers. When the captain wanted full speed he'd call down to the boiler room and the master stoker would call out for everyone to "Pour to coals to her" - literally to feed more coal to her (ships are always female). The saying became synonymous with “giving it your all” and to accelerate as fast as you can.
by Goodbye_Charlie September 22, 2010