Be full of piss and vinegar In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be full of piss and vinegar", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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Meaning of Be full of piss and vinegar

Be full of piss and vinegar American British informal

To be excessively energetic, youthful, enthusiastic, or sometimes even aggressive
 

Our sports delegation is full of piss and vinegar to attend the Tokyo Olympics 2021.

This is the first time my son has gone to nursery, so look how full of piss and vinegar he has been.

Jane was full of piss and vinegar in volunteering to harvest grapes.

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Grammar and Usage of Be full of piss and vinegar

Verb Forms

  • been full of piss and vinegar
  • being full of piss and vinegar
  • is/are/am full of piss and vinegar
  • was/were full of piss and vinegar

The verb "be" should be conjugated according to its tense.
 

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