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