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strong as an ox |
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(as) strong as an ox very strong (as) strong as a bull He's one of our best players – strong as an ox, with good speed and great hands. Etymology: based on the idea that an ox (male cow) is a very strong animal See also: strong How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He don't have to be curried, or fed, or watered, an' he's strong as an ox. He'd have done it, too, and Gus knew it, for Marshall is as strong as an ox and Gus is only a midget of a man. "I guess he is--he's as strong as an ox, and active as a cat," said the other, determined he should pass. |
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