How to Pronounce "in the tank"
expression
IN-thuh-TANK
IN-thuh-TANK
Definition
This expression means to be completely out of energy, strength, or resources. It can also mean to be in a very bad condition or failing, especially about performance or finances.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtæŋk
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈæŋk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-thuh-TANK
UK
IN-thuh-TANK
Listen in Context
After running for an hour, I felt completely in the tank.
Their business was in the tank after the crisis.
The team was tired and looked in the tank by the end of the game.
Don't ask me for help—I’m totally in the tank after today.