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strong as a horse (as) strong as a horseVery physically fit; having great physical strength and endurance. Our father was always as strong as a horse, so it took us all by surprise when he was hospitalized by a heart attack at the age of 48. She got into weight lifting a couple years ago and is strong as a horse now!See also: horse, strong*strong as a horse and *strong as an ox; *strong as a lionCliché [of a living creature] very strong. (*Also: as ~.) Jill: My car broke down; it's sitting out on the street. Jane: Get Linda to help you push it; she's as strong as a horse. The athlete was strong as an ox; he could lift his own weight with just one hand. The football player was strong as a lion.See also: horse, strong |