built like a tank

built like a tank

Having a physique or structure that is strong and physically imposing. Man, you're built like a tank! You'd be a great addition to the football team as a linebacker! If you're going out in this snow, take my car—it's built like a tank! What is this "planned obsolescence" nonsense? Back in my day, things were built like a tank, and they lasted forever!

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built like a tank

1. If someone is built like a tank, they are very big and strong. He was built like a tank and always sat alone in the bar.

2. If an object is built like a tank, it is very strong and will last a long time. Once I had a Czechoslovakian motorbike. It was built like a tank, weighed a ton, and was pure joy to ride.

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