give it some welly
The phrase "give it some welly" is a British idiom originating from the 1970s, associated with putting in extra effort, energy, or power, and is derived from the term "wellington boots".
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Definition
B2General
(informal, british)To put in extra effort or energy to achieve something.
Example
- If you want to finish the race, you'll have to give it some welly.
- He gave it some welly and managed to lift the heavy box.
B2Driving
(informal, british)To press the accelerator to increase the speed of a vehicle.
Example
- To overtake the car, you'll need to give it some welly.
- He gave it some welly and the car sped up quickly.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "give it some welly":
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