that's the spirit

idiom

informal
used to express approval of someone's attitude
"I know I can do it if I keep trying." "Yeah, that's the spirit!"

Dictionary Entries Near that's the spirit

Cite this Entry

“That's the spirit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/that%27s%20the%20spirit. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!