give it laldy

give it laldy

To act with energy and enthusiasm. Primarily heard in Scotland. He got a raise because he's really given it laldy with this project.
See also: give
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

give it laldy

do something with vigour or enthusiasm. Scottish
Laldy or laldie , as in give someone laldy , means ‘a punishment or beating’.
1993 Irvine Welsh Trainspotting A chorus… echoes throughout the pub. Auld, toothless Willie Shane is giein it laldy.
See also: give
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • come on like gangbusters
  • gangbuster
  • be going gangbusters
  • get stuck in
  • get stuck into (something)
  • a lease of life
  • a new lease of life
  • boots and all
  • sporting blood
  • have it large
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I enjoyed the salty, smoky pork terrine (served with pickles and some lovely sourdough bread with a lovely dark, chewy crust), but it was perhaps a touch under-seasoned and I had to give it laldy with the black pepper.
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Catholic church leaders and at least one MSP (all of whom clearly have far too much time on their hands) claim the Hokey Cokey pokes fun at priests and now the Rangers fans are set to give it laldy at Ibrox this afternoon.
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