strongman
(strɒŋmæn , US strɔːŋ- )
Word forms: strongmen
1. countable noun
A strongman is a man who performs acts that require an enormous amount of strength.
She was entertained by dancers and acrobats and circus strongmen.
2. countable noun
If you refer to a male political leader as a strongman, you mean that he has great power and control over his country, although his methods may sometimes be violent or morally wrong. [journalism]
He was a military strongman who ruled the country after a coup.
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- to kick up a fuss
- to kill the goose that lays the golden egg
- to kill two birds with one stone
- to kiss something goodbye
- to knit your brow
- to knock peoples' heads together
- to knock something into a cocked hat
- to knock something on the head
- to knock the shit out of someone
- to know best
- to know better
- to know full well
- to know no bounds
- to know something backwards
- to know something for a fact
- to know the ropes
- to know what side your bread is buttered on
- to know your own mind
- to land on your feet
- to land on your feet
- to laugh all the way to the bank
- to laugh in someone's face
- to laugh someone out of court
- to laugh your head off
- to lay a finger on someone