empty the tank



empty the tank

To contribute, expend, or put forth the utmost of one's effort, ability, and/or energy. The veteran singer still empties the tank at each and every one of his performances. All right, ladies. There's two minutes left and we need four more points to win the game, so go out there and empty the tank!
See also: empty, tank

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Thaddeus[θæ'di(:)əs]
VeerVI:RDutch, Limburgish
Pan-Greek Mythology
Anastasija-Macedonian, Serbian
MaikeMIE-kə (German)Frisian, German
IshmaelISH-may-əl (English), ISH-mee-əl (English)Biblical