attagirl

attagirl

An expression of encouragement, support, or approval toward a girl, woman, or female animal, used as a standalone interjection before or after a sentence. Largely presumed to be a corruption of the expression "that's the girl"; it is also sometimes spelled "atta girl." Attagirl! I knew you would ace your exam.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • attagal
  • gal
  • ata
  • atta
  • attaboy
  • That-a-boy!
  • thatta
  • hear, hear
  • hear, hear!
  • gee up
References in periodicals archive
Much use of Iaborious sarcasm - words like "whining" and "mini-Jeremiad." a congratulatory postcard ("Attagirl!") signed "Bob" and "Newt." H.
No vote for Clinton? Readers bite back
But eventually, minahal ko 'yung ...pagiging Pinay.' (Attagirl!)
Warring sweethearts' career grinds to a halt
I would say she's got balls but attagirl, it's very brave.
TOP DRAWER TELLY
However, it also helps to have millions in the bank and a 28-year-old boyfriend." Attagirl Demi!
MOORISH.
Carol Banawa on getting a nursing degree with honors in United States: 'It took a lot of late hours of reading, a lot of sacrifice, hard work and discipline.' (Attagirl!)
Hunky egotist gets entangled in a scam
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Last of the M'anthologies
ATTAGIRL: Gerobies Girl was a Galway winner last year
Racing: MICHAEL WINNER; Smart money's on smooth operator Halford at Galway
Attagirl.ST PETERSBURG has its first mystic since Rasputin was bumped off in 1916.
Politically Incorrect: Chris Buckland column: It's time to let our Iron Chancellor go and rust in peace
COMEDY PROGRAMME Gavin and Stacey's James Corden ATTAGIRL Simon pats Dannii's tum MUM'S THE WORD X Factor's Cheryl Cole with Dannii
Xtra sweet; NATIONAL TELEVISION AWARDS NTA SIMON'S WOW FACTOR
She told reporters this week: 'My boyfriend, Kyle, hates me smoking, so I've cut down to one a day apart from when I'm drinking.' Attagirl, Charlotte.
off the Record
After her final London performance, she emerged from the stage door and waded through the crowd into her waiting limo shouting to her chauffeur `Drive on, we'll sweep up the blood later'." Attagirl. You're a winner when I print your verified answer, Wendy.
Showbiz Sam: The Man In The Know
When we got home after the show I took Deedee to the fridge and gave her a slice of hamand a big dish of milk, which she loves."ATTAGIRL: Home with Lynn yesterday
AT LAST.. A REAL DOG WINS CRUFTS
When it was made a year later in 1939 as Dark Victory starring Bette Davis, making a fortune for Warner Brothers, Swanson sent Cohen a copy of the phonebook with a gift card saying "Enjoy!" Attagirl. Thanks, Christopher.
SHOWBIZ SAM; The Man In The Know
The elite group known as the "Attagirls" played a key role in the war effort.
RAF pilot pioneer Joy dies
The elite group became known as the "Attagirls" and played a key role in the war effort, also acting as trailblazers for women in the RAF.
Last of the very few; Spitfire and Hurricane pilot Joy, ace of the Attagirls in WWII, dies aged 94