built like a brick outhouse

built like a brick outhouse

1. Very sturdy and well-constructed. This building is built like a brick outhouse, so I'm not surprised that it's still standing after the hurricane. A: "I accidentally dropped my laptop down the stairs, but it's actually OK, believe it or not." B: "Wow, that thing must be built like a brick outhouse." What is this "planned obsolescence" nonsense? Back in my day, things were built like a brick outhouse, and they lasted forever!

2. slang Very muscular and strong. Bert is built like a brick outhouse, so get him to help you move all this furniture! A: "Wait, that's your little brother Robby? He used to be so scrawny!" B: "I know, he's built like a brick outhouse these days." If you keep up this workout regimen, in time, you'll be built like a brick outhouse.

3. slang Very buxom and curvaceous. Mary has a great body—she's built like a brick outhouse. Oh, it's fine if my blind date isn't built like a brick outhouse—I'm more of a leg man myself. I don't think Amanda's actually built like a brick outhouse—I hear she always wears very padded bras.

See also: brick, built, like

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built like a brick outhouse

 and built like a brick shithouse

Fig. well-built-either strong or full-sized. (Built more strongly than is typical. The second form is potentially offensive. Use only with discretion.) Look at that guy's muscles—he's built like a brick shithouse. This garage is built like a brick outhouse. It'll last for years.

See also: brick, built, like

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