give it socks
English
Etymology
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Verb
give it socks (third-person singular simple present gives it socks, present participle giving it socks, simple past gave it socks, past participle given it socks)
- (Ireland, slang) To go for it.
- 2025 April 24, The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy:
- It may have been a cliche entrance, but I gave it real socks!