strong as a horse

(as) strong as a horse

Very 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! You should get Bert to help you move all this furniture—he's as strong as a horse.

See also: horse, strong

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*strong as a horse

 and *strong as an ox; *strong as a lion

Cliché [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

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