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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Running for office is obviously not everybody’s thing, yet there are thousands of 60-ish early retirees out there, still full of spit and vinegar, who should consider running for office. Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025

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“Spit and vinegar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spit%20and%20vinegar. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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