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idiomgive it some welly BrEBrEspoken used in order to tell someone to put a lot of effort into what they are doing, and do it well:Come on, give it some welly, you're only in third gear.Catherine Cusack really gave it some welly in her role as the evil nanny.
give it some wellyTo act with more effort or enthusiasm. That performance was dull as can be—come on, give it some welly! give it some welly exert more effort or strength. informal Welly or wellie , an informal abbreviation of Wellington boot , acquired an informal sense of ‘power or vigour’ in the 1970s. 1997 BBC Top Gear Magazine Drop down a gear, give it some welly and that long bonnet rises towards the horizon in the best traditions of…a traditional British Sports Car. |