"I bought a new pair of wellies to garden in"
'Wellies' = Wellington Boots or tall Rubber Boots used when outside
The second meaning is a commonly used expression in the UK:"I am going to really have to give it some welly"
'Welly' = really, really give it a go
So with this word, the spelling and meaning is all in the usage!
2 comments:
Finally, one I knew! At least the boot reference, not sure about the second one.
Love these, keep em coming!
P.S. I just read the latest Sophie Kinsella book and had a question about a word or two. I should have written them down or emailed you. I finished it and returned it to the library though :(
Have a great day Sarah!
One of my daughters lives and works in Chicago where the winter slush can ruin a favorite pair of shoes or even leather boots. She bought a pair of Wellies with some Christmas $$ and said it was one of her best purchases in quite some time.
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