Sucking Diesel

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌkɪŋ ˈdiːzəl/

Definitions of sucking diesel

noun a person or thing that sucks diesel fuel

Example Sentences

A1 I heard someone say they were sucking diesel, but I'm not sure what it means.

A2 The team is really sucking diesel this season, they're on a winning streak.

B1 After a slow start, the company is now sucking diesel and seeing a lot of success.

B2 The new marketing strategy has the business sucking diesel and gaining market share.

C1 The athlete's performance has been exceptional lately, they are truly sucking diesel.

C2 The band's latest album has them sucking diesel in terms of critical acclaim and sales.

verb present participle of the verb 'suck', indicating the ongoing action of sucking diesel fuel

Example Sentences

A1 She is sucking diesel while working on her homework.

A2 The team is sucking diesel to finish the project on time.

B1 I have been sucking diesel to improve my English skills.

B2 The company is sucking diesel to meet the deadline for the new product launch.

C1 Despite the challenges, the team is sucking diesel to achieve their goals.

C2 The athlete is sucking diesel to break the world record in the upcoming competition.

Examples of sucking diesel in a Sentence

formal The new fuel-efficient engine design is allowing the vehicle to run more efficiently, like sucking diesel.

informal Once we hit the open road, we'll be sucking diesel and making good time.

slang I can't wait to get out on the highway and start sucking diesel!

figurative After a slow start, the project is finally picking up speed and sucking diesel.

Grammatical Forms of sucking diesel

past tense

sucked

plural

suckers

comparative

more sucking diesel

superlative

most sucking diesel

present tense

sucks

future tense

will suck

perfect tense

has sucked

continuous tense

is sucking

singular

sucker

positive degree

good at sucking diesel

infinitive

to suck diesel

gerund

sucking diesel

participle

sucked diesel

Origin and Evolution of sucking diesel

First Known Use: 0020 year
Language of Origin: Irish English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'sucking diesel' originated in Ireland and is a colloquial expression referring to making good progress or being successful.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of diesel engines and later adopted as a metaphor for achieving success or making progress in various situations.