have (one's) tail up
have (one's) tail up
To have an optimistic, confident, or happy outlook, mindset, or attitude. We know we have a huge challenge ahead of us, but we have our tails up because of our strong performance so far this season, and we'll do everything in our power to get a win.
See also: have, tail, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- put (one's) tail up
- with (one's) tail up
- with your tail up
- wait-and-see attitude
- regard (someone or something) with (something)
- regard with
- come up tails
- well disposed to
- well disposed to (someone or something)
- keep your pecker up