A quick stop mid-journey to sort the essentials like petrol, snacks, a coffee, or a desperate dash to the loo. Nicked from motorsport where cars dive in for tyres and repairs, but in everyday UK chat it’s any speedy break on a drive. Often said like you’re running a tight schedule, even if it’s just for a sausage roll.
"We need a pit stop, I’m bursting. Pull in at the services and grab me a meal deal, yeah? If you miss this junction, I’m wetting myself on the M1."