give it some welly
(UK) To increase fuel or power to an engine, as to a car by depressing the gas pedal.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK
(UK) To increase fuel or power to an engine, as to a car by depressing the gas pedal.
Believe me, if you give it a little welly down a twisty B-road this car feels pretty entertaining
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK
(UK) To apply great physical effort to (something).
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