in the tank
The phrase "in the tank" is versatile and used in various contexts, from politics to poker, to indicate support, decline, reserve, or contemplation.
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Definition
C1General
(informal)In a state of decline or performing poorly.
Example
- The company's stock has been in the tank for months.
- After the scandal, his reputation was in the tank.
C1Politics
(informal, idiomatic)Showing strong support or bias towards a particular side or candidate.
Example
- The media outlet was clearly in the tank for the incumbent candidate.
- Critics argue that the judges are in the tank with the prosecution.
B2Sports
(informal)Having reserve capacity or energy left.
Example
- Despite the long match, the player still had some gas in the tank.
- The team has enough in the tank to win the championship.
C1Poker
(slang, technical)Taking a long time to make a decision.
Example
- He was in the tank for several minutes before making his move.
- The player went in the tank, contemplating his next bet.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in the tank":
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