| 单词 | that's the spirit |
| 释义 | > as lemmasthat's the spirit P10. colloquial (originally U.S.). that's the spirit: expressing approval of a person's courage, determination, resolution, etc. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > approval or sanction > commendation or praise > expressions of commendation [interjection] well-donea1500 macte1573 hear- him1727 hear1768 that's your sort1792 top marks1829 that's the spirit1853 good for you (also him, her, etc.)1855 good man1887 good egg1903 attaboy1909 to go up (also down) one1909 right on1911 hotcha1931 thataboy1936 hubba-hubba1944 chapeau1976 1853 Decatur Press (Greensburg, Indiana) 11 Nov. The ‘American’ editor was gone to the city, to lay in new type, engage a city correspondent, and make arrangements for further improvement in his paper. That's the spirit. 1871 Davenport (Iowa) Daily Gaz. 17 Mar. The Republicans of Rock Island will hold a meeting..to organize a club and perfect their organization. That's the spirit. 1930 M. Allingham Myst. Mile xxvii. 272 ‘I was ashamed that he should be..in my service.’ ‘That's the spirit,’ said Campion. 1974 G. F. Newman Price ii. 70 ‘I'm absolutely certain I'll be completely vindicated.’ ‘That's the spirit.’ 2005 H. Mantel Beyond Black vii. 226 Knew you'd find me, knew you would, that's the spirit. < as lemmas |
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