It is used in Irish English (Hiberno-English) to mean putting in a lot of effort or energy, often in sports, work, or any physical task. People typically say "Give it socks now" or "He gave it socks in the last ten minutes." The term originated in 20th century Irish and British slang, and remains common in casual speech, especially in sports commentary and encouragement.

Définition et signification de « give it socks » en anglais

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