give (someone or something) Larry Dooley
give (someone or something) Larry Dooley
dated slang To act with more effort or enthusiasm. The phrase initially referred to famed Australian boxer Larry Foley. It is unclear how the name Larry Dooley came to be used instead. That performance was dull as can be—come on, give it some Larry Dooley! I know you can beat this guy if you give him a bit of Larry Dooley! Make sure to give the interviewers Larry Dooley!
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