(as) solid as a rock
Exceptionally stable, sturdy, and reliable. They've been married for 50 years, so their relationship has to be solid as a rock. That table must be as solid as a rock to withstand the ceiling collapse with hardly a scratch. Thank goodness the foundation here is solid as a rock—that's one less thing on our list of issues for the contractor.
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*solid as a rock
Cliché very solid; dependable. (*Also: as ~.) Jean has been lifting weights every day, and her arm muscles are solid as a rock. This company has always built power tools that are as solid as a rock.
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(as) solid as a ˈrock
extremely solid and reliable: The Irish team were solid as a rock in defence. ▶ ˌrock-ˈsolid adj.: The company has a rock-solid reputation.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017