spit and vinegar
noun
US, informal
: strength and energy
She's 80 years old but still full of spit and vinegar.
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“Spit and vinegar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spit%20and%20vinegar. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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