IdiomDaily Life
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Englishhave plenty left in the tank
Meaning: To still have energy or resources in reserve.
Example: “She finished the marathon with plenty left in the tank.”
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
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