"tiger in one's tank" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From a postwar advertising campaign for Esso petrol: "Put a tiger in your tank". Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} tiger in one's tank
  1. (informal) enthusiasm, energy, fervor Tags: informal
    Sense id: en-tiger_in_one's_tank-en-noun-8GMmq1C2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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