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
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

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
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • (Can I) give you a lift?
  • give (one) beans
  • give (one) a tinkle
  • give it a burl
  • give (one) the works
  • don't give (something) a second thought
  • give (one's) mind to (something)
  • give (someone) a dingle
  • give an account to (someone)
  • all in, be
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Welly appeal from region's nature reserves
TEESSIDERS are being asked to give it some welly at a local nature reserve.
Worn-out wellies wanted
SuBo told her fellow Scot to "give it some welly" as she finished preparing for the show.
"Before the show, I made my feelings clear - I told her to give it some welly."
SuBo's final boost
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PUT THE BOOT IN