have plenty left in the tank
Meaning: To still have energy or resources in reserve.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Example: “She finished the marathon with plenty left in the tank.”
Category: Daily Life
Origin: The tank is a fuel tank; a driver with fuel left can keep going. The phrase became common in sports commentary in the late 20th century.
Equivalents in other languages
- Spanish: quedarle cuerda — literally: to remain rope to it
More idioms — Daily Life
- willy-nilly — Whether one wants it or not; also, in a disorganized way.
- make oneself scarce — To leave quickly, or to keep out of the way.
- no holds barred — With no rules or restraints.
- jump at the chance — To accept an opportunity eagerly and at once.
- a matter of life and death — Something of the greatest possible seriousness.
- rough and ready — Crude but good enough for the purpose.
More English idioms
- one's heart sinks — To feel sudden disappointment or dread.
- shoulder to shoulder — Side by side, working together.
- keep up appearances — To behave as if nothing is wrong, to protect one's reputation.
- grow like wildfire — To spread very fast.
- at the stroke of a pen — By one quick official decision.
- not on your life — Absolutely not.
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