Whoa, Nelly!

Whoa, Nellie!

1. cliché Said to any person, thing, or animal (especially a horse) that one is trying to get under control or coax into slowing down. "Whoa, Nellie!" he shouted as the bucking bronco tossed him to and fro. A: "Whoa, Nellie! Just cool your jets, big guy!" B: "Get off of me! I didn't do anything wrong!"

2. An exclamation of surprise or astonishment, especially when something is more intense than one expected. Whoa, Nellie. Now that is one strong drink you fixed me! A: "Whoa, Nellie. I think I need to sit down for a minute!" B: "A bit of a tougher hike than you were expecting, huh?"

Whoa, Nelly!

An exclamation of surprise. The phrase is generally thought to have originated as a command to slow down a horse (wherein "Nelly" is the horse's name). They're engaged already? Whoa, Nelly! Whoa, Nelly—what is going on in here?

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

Whoa, Nellie!

Rur. Wait! Stop! Tom: When I get that money, I'm gonna get me my own place, and then you and I can get married, and—Jane: Whoa, Nellie! When did I say I was going to marry you? Whoa, Nellie! Did you measure them boards before you started cuttin' 'em?

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

a sight to behold
be careful what you wish for(, it might (just) come true)
strong silent type
strong, silent type
the strong, silent type
Do you know who I am?
Don't you know who I am?
do not try this at home
(Do) (you) come here often?
it's all Greek to me

References in periodicals archive

Jackson might be best known for his "Whoa, Nelly!" exclamation, but he didn't overuse it.

Legendary announcer Keith Jackson dies at 89 Jackson: Announcer known for his signature 'Whoa, Nelly!'

Nelly, who found fame with her debut album Whoa, Nelly! and had massive hits in the noughties including I'm Like a Bird, Maneater and Promiscuous, is back after a five-year break with new album The Ride.

NELLY Furtado cut a dash [...]

I'm proud of the fact that Whoa, Nelly! came out a full 10 years ago and you can still put it on and it sounds like something that's on the radio now.

All good things are just starting

I read with a mixture of horror and bemusement the October 15 letter of one Burke Chester proclaiming his disgust with Yale Law School Dean Harold Koh's speech delivered at the annual Florida Bar convention on the apparently touchy subject of "human rights." As Keith Jackson would say, "Whoa, Nelly!"

Human v. individual rights

ANSWERS: 1 Mel Gibson; 2 Tunisia; 3 220; 4 Sadler's Wells; 5 Felix Mendelssohn; 6 Indonesian; 7 The Arctic Ocean; 8 Whoa, Nelly!; 9 A floor between two main storeys of a building; 10 Tundra.

TIME OUT: Quiz of the Day

from her 2000 debut album Whoa, Nelly! or The Grass Is Green from her second 2003 album Folklore.

Hot on your Nelly; Furtado ditches folky image for a sexy look, sassy sound and steamy moves..with a little help from top producer Timbaland

It's been two and a half years since the release of Folklore, the follow-up to her worldwide smash hit debut album Whoa, Nelly!. While that first album established her as a global superstar, Folklore fared less well, only selling two million in comparison to its predecessor's five million sales.

CULTURE: Bird girl spreading her hip hop wings

It's been two and a half years since Nelly Furtardo, 27, released Folklore, the follow-up to her worldwide smash hit debut album Whoa, Nelly!

'If you don't exaggerate, people don't get it!

It's been three years since your last album, Whoa, Nelly!, which sold 6 million copies.

Interrogation: `I used to be a chubby nerd' Chart-topping Canadian singer Nelly Furtado is back. She talks about being an ugly duckling, the joys of motherhood and her horrible table manners..

But her manager lured her back into the studio with Whoa, Nelly! producers Track and Field.

Nelly's feeling powerful over post-folk sound; Wil Marlow talks to Nelly Furtado about her new record

What separates Whoa, Nelly! from a broad phalanx of hip-hop vocalists is Furtado's arrangements, which embrace meager instrumentation, frequently featuring only an acoustic guitar and various percussion, including the omnipresent turntable.

The house at carousel corner. (The Music)

Singer Nelly Furtado, whose genre-bending pop initially confounded radio program directors, went on to garner acclaim and sell more than 2 million copies of her debut, "Whoa, Nelly!"

Music wing is humming along

Her debut album Whoa, Nelly! has sold more than three million copies worldwide and Furtado has been busy picking up accolades from more established pop stars.

Nelly laughs!; SHOWBIZ GOSSIP WITH ZOE BLACK: FROM AN UNKNOWN TO WORLD POP DOMINATION IN ONE YEAR, NELLY HAS EVERY REASON TO BE HAPPY

Her debut album Whoa, Nelly! has sold more than three million copies and Furtado has been busy picking up accolades from more established pop stars.

Why I'm top of the pops; 'New Madonna' who's set to sweep up on music awards

Since releasing her debut album, Whoa, nelly!, the Victoria, B.C.-born artist has performed all over the world.

Face to face with Nelly Furtado: Canada's singing sensation

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释义	Whoa, Nelly! Whoa, Nellie! 1. cliché Said to any person, thing, or animal (especially a horse) that one is trying to get under control or coax into slowing down. "Whoa, Nellie!" he shouted as the bucking bronco tossed him to and fro. A: "Whoa, Nellie! Just cool your jets, big guy!" B: "Get off of me! I didn't do anything wrong!" 2. An exclamation of surprise or astonishment, especially when something is more intense than one expected. Whoa, Nellie. Now that is one strong drink you fixed me! A: "Whoa, Nellie. I think I need to sit down for a minute!" B: "A bit of a tougher hike than you were expecting, huh?" Whoa, Nelly! An exclamation of surprise. The phrase is generally thought to have originated as a command to slow down a horse (wherein "Nelly" is the horse's name). They're engaged already? Whoa, Nelly! Whoa, Nelly—what is going on in here? Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. Whoa, Nellie! Rur. Wait! Stop! Tom: When I get that money, I'm gonna get me my own place, and then you and I can get married, and—Jane: Whoa, Nellie! When did I say I was going to marry you? Whoa, Nellie! Did you measure them boards before you started cuttin' 'em? McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: a sight to behold be careful what you wish for(, it might (just) come true) strong silent type strong, silent type the strong, silent type Do you know who I am? Don't you know who I am? do not try this at home (Do) (you) come here often? it's all Greek to me References in periodicals archive Jackson might be best known for his "Whoa, Nelly!" exclamation, but he didn't overuse it. Legendary announcer Keith Jackson dies at 89 Jackson: Announcer known for his signature 'Whoa, Nelly!' Nelly, who found fame with her debut album Whoa, Nelly! and had massive hits in the noughties including I'm Like a Bird, Maneater and Promiscuous, is back after a five-year break with new album The Ride. NELLY Furtado cut a dash [...] I'm proud of the fact that Whoa, Nelly! came out a full 10 years ago and you can still put it on and it sounds like something that's on the radio now. All good things are just starting I read with a mixture of horror and bemusement the October 15 letter of one Burke Chester proclaiming his disgust with Yale Law School Dean Harold Koh's speech delivered at the annual Florida Bar convention on the apparently touchy subject of "human rights." As Keith Jackson would say, "Whoa, Nelly!" Human v. individual rights ANSWERS: 1 Mel Gibson; 2 Tunisia; 3 220; 4 Sadler's Wells; 5 Felix Mendelssohn; 6 Indonesian; 7 The Arctic Ocean; 8 Whoa, Nelly!; 9 A floor between two main storeys of a building; 10 Tundra. TIME OUT: Quiz of the Day from her 2000 debut album Whoa, Nelly! or The Grass Is Green from her second 2003 album Folklore. Hot on your Nelly; Furtado ditches folky image for a sexy look, sassy sound and steamy moves..with a little help from top producer Timbaland It's been two and a half years since the release of Folklore, the follow-up to her worldwide smash hit debut album Whoa, Nelly!. While that first album established her as a global superstar, Folklore fared less well, only selling two million in comparison to its predecessor's five million sales. CULTURE: Bird girl spreading her hip hop wings It's been two and a half years since Nelly Furtardo, 27, released Folklore, the follow-up to her worldwide smash hit debut album Whoa, Nelly! 'If you don't exaggerate, people don't get it! It's been three years since your last album, Whoa, Nelly!, which sold 6 million copies. Interrogation: `I used to be a chubby nerd' Chart-topping Canadian singer Nelly Furtado is back. She talks about being an ugly duckling, the joys of motherhood and her horrible table manners.. But her manager lured her back into the studio with Whoa, Nelly! producers Track and Field. Nelly's feeling powerful over post-folk sound; Wil Marlow talks to Nelly Furtado about her new record What separates Whoa, Nelly! from a broad phalanx of hip-hop vocalists is Furtado's arrangements, which embrace meager instrumentation, frequently featuring only an acoustic guitar and various percussion, including the omnipresent turntable. The house at carousel corner. (The Music) Singer Nelly Furtado, whose genre-bending pop initially confounded radio program directors, went on to garner acclaim and sell more than 2 million copies of her debut, "Whoa, Nelly!" Music wing is humming along Her debut album Whoa, Nelly! has sold more than three million copies worldwide and Furtado has been busy picking up accolades from more established pop stars. Nelly laughs!; SHOWBIZ GOSSIP WITH ZOE BLACK: FROM AN UNKNOWN TO WORLD POP DOMINATION IN ONE YEAR, NELLY HAS EVERY REASON TO BE HAPPY Her debut album Whoa, Nelly! has sold more than three million copies and Furtado has been busy picking up accolades from more established pop stars. Why I'm top of the pops; 'New Madonna' who's set to sweep up on music awards Since releasing her debut album, Whoa, nelly!, the Victoria, B.C.-born artist has performed all over the world. Face to face with Nelly Furtado: Canada's singing sensation
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