empty the tank
To contribute, expend, or put forth the utmost of one's effort, ability, or energy. The veteran singer still empties the tank at each and every one of his performances. All right, ladies. There's two minutes left and we need four more points to win the game, so go out there and empty the tank! Though we emptied the tank in game seven, it wasn't enough to get us to the Stanley Cup Finals.
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