pump someone's tires

動詞

カナダ英語 慣用表現

(chiefly Canada, idiomatic) To praise, encourage, or vigorously support someone.

日本語の意味

（カナダで主に使われるイディオム）誰かを賞賛したり、励ましたり、積極的に支持する

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Before the competition, the coach would often pump someone's tires to boost their confidence.

大会前、コーチはしばしば選手を大いに励まして自信を高めさせた。

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意味（1）

(chiefly Canada, idiomatic) To praise, encourage, or vigorously support someone.

I'm sure (Toronto coach) Greg Gilbert is going to pump their tires with the fact they've beat us six times.

詳細

pumps someone's tires （ present singular third-person ）

pumping someone's tires （ participle present ）

pumped someone's tires （ participle past ）

pumped someone's tires （ past ）