生いき体たい

noun

still having slim chances of victory

Sumo term used when a wrestler is behind but still has a narrow path to win, often by winning remaining bouts and relying on other results.

• 千せん秋しゅう楽らくを前まえに、彼かれはまだ生いき体たいを残のこしている。

  Before the final day, he still has a slim chance of victory.