Tiger in (one's) tank In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "tiger in (one's) tank", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Julia Huong

2022-02-21 08:02

Tiger in (one's) tank noun phrase informal

A lot of energy, spirit, and motivation

All these shouts of excitement will help put a tiger in their tank.

To have confidence, energy, enthusiasm or enormous charm for something

Lazy; lack of effort and spirit

1. Used to describe someone that are alert, energetic, and enthusiastic, typically after some refreshing activity.

2. Extremely clean and neat, or well-kept.

An abundance of exuberant, young vigor, enthusiasm, or vitality.

Something you have wished for a long time that has now happened

'Put a tiger in your tank,' was a 1960s advertising tagline for Esso gasoline.

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