give it socks
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To go for it.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
It may have been a cliche entrance, but I gave it real socks!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “give it socks” mean?
To go for it.
Is “give it socks” formal or informal?
give it socks is generally slang.