leave nothing in the tank
leave nothing in the tank is the alternative form of empty the tank.
Meaning of empty the tank
Verb
empty the tank (third-person singular simple present empties the tank, present participle emptying the tank, simple past and past participle emptied the tank)
- To make the utmost effort; to contribute to the absolute limit of one's energy and abilities.
- “It's important over the next five games to empty the tank and give all we've got.”2006 July 5, Tom Withers, “Cleveland scores nine in fifth inning”, in USA Today, retrieved 19 Jun 2011
- Synonyms:
- give one's all, go all out, go for broke, pull out all the stops
Forms of leave nothing in the tank
| third-person singular present | leaves nothing in the tank |
|---|---|
| present participle | leaving nothing in the tank |
| past participle | left nothing in the tank |
| past | left nothing in the tank |
Questions about leave nothing in the tank
- What is leave nothing in the tank the alternative form of?
- Leave nothing in the tank is the alternative form of empty the tank.
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