give it some welly

give it some welly

To act with more effort or enthusiasm. That performance was dull as can be—come on, give it some welly!See also: give

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. See also: give