Give it some welly

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phrase

To use a lot of energy or effort to do something.

He didn't win the race because he didn't give it some welly.
Visual representation of "give it some welly" - To use a lot of energy or effort to do something

Often appears as...

  • give it some welly
  • he needs to give it some welly

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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British Origin

Remember, this phrase is British slang and may not be understood outside the UK.

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When I studied abroad, nobody understood when I said to 'give it some welly' during soccer practice.
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Informal Usage

'Give it some welly' is casual, so it's not for formal contexts like business meetings or academic papers.

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At the team-building event, the leader encouraged everyone to 'give it some welly' in the tug-of-war.
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Motivational Context

Use it to inspire or motivate someone to put in more effort or energy.

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Come on, you can solve this puzzle if you just 'give it some welly'!
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