Gooi mielies
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South Africa
Added August 02, 2025
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Afrikaans for "throw corn" but used idiomatically to mean "give it all you've got!" It's like telling someone to step on the gas or put maximum effort. Often yelled in excitement – e.g., urging a driver to go faster or a performer to give a great show.
"When the DJ started the set, the crowd shouted "Gooi mielies!" urging him to crank up the energy and bring the house down."
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