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attagirl

An expression of encouragement, support, or approval toward a girl, woman, or female animal, used as a standalone interjection before or after a sentence. Largely presumed to be a corruption of the expression "that's the girl"; it is also sometimes spelled "atta girl." Attagirl! I knew you would ace your exam. Attagirl, Lucy! Nice home run! Atta girl! I knew you'd win the student council election!
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Much use of Iaborious sarcasm - words like "whining" and "mini-Jeremiad." a congratulatory postcard ("Attagirl!") signed "Bob" and "Newt." H.
But eventually, minahal ko 'yung ...pagiging Pinay.' (Attagirl!)
I would say she's got balls but attagirl, it's very brave.
However, it also helps to have millions in the bank and a 28-year-old boyfriend." Attagirl Demi!
Carol Banawa on getting a nursing degree with honors in United States: 'It took a lot of late hours of reading, a lot of sacrifice, hard work and discipline.' (Attagirl!)
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She told reporters this week: 'My boyfriend, Kyle, hates me smoking, so I've cut down to one a day apart from when I'm drinking.' Attagirl, Charlotte.
After her final London performance, she emerged from the stage door and waded through the crowd into her waiting limo shouting to her chauffeur `Drive on, we'll sweep up the blood later'." Attagirl. You're a winner when I print your verified answer, Wendy.
When we got home after the show I took Deedee to the fridge and gave her a slice of hamand a big dish of milk, which she loves."ATTAGIRL: Home with Lynn yesterday
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The elite group known as the "Attagirls" played a key role in the war effort.
The elite group became known as the "Attagirls" and played a key role in the war effort, also acting as trailblazers for women in the RAF.