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atta girl

idiom
Meaning

Alternative spelling of attagirl.


Examples
SIMPLE

Atta girl, you finished your homework early today.

CONTEXTUAL

When she finally crossed the finish line after the long race, her coach shouted, atta girl!

COMPLEX

The mentor offered a warm smile and a supportive atta girl after the student successfully navigated the difficult negotiation.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    as the next girl

    To a reasonable degree; as much as a typical woman.

  2. 02

    big girl

    An adult woman; a woman behaving as a responsible adult.

  3. 03

    business girl

    A female prostitute.

  4. 04

    comfort girl

    A female sex slave; prostitute.

  5. 05

    good girl

    Well done, to a female.

  6. 06

    little girl

    One's daughter.

  7. 07

    mama's girl

    A woman or girl who has a very close bond with her mother.

  8. 08

    poor little rich girl

    An unhappy young woman from a wealthy background.

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