strong as an ox
Built like livestock
Strong as an ox describes exceptional physical strength, comparing someone to the draft animal known for its power and endurance.
The phrase emphasizes raw muscular capability rather than skill: He's strong as an ox but clumsy as hell.
Often used admiringly for laborers or athletes, sometimes with a hint that strength is their primary virtue.
Having well-developed sinews
- brawnyPhysically powerful, well-muscled
- powerfulHaving great strength
- mightyHaving great power
- robustStrong and durable
sinewy · strapping · burly · hulking · athletic · vigorous · beefy · barrel-chested
In excellent physical condition
- healthy as a horseIdiom for excellent fitness
- built like a tankExceptionally robust and durable
- tough as nailsExceptionally strong and durable
- solid as a rockExtremely stable and reliable
sturdy · dependable · reliable · unfailing · steadfast · rock-solid · unshakable · ironclad
Reliable, tireless producer
- plowTool for turning soil
- draft animalLivestock trained to haul
- yokeCrosspiece binding draft animals
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
toil · farmhand · heavy lifting · manual labor · beast of burden · hauling · pulling · carrying
Capacity for sustained effort
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- tirelessNever losing energy
- indefatigableIncapable of wearying
unwavering · relentless · perseverance · grit · hardiness · staying power · longevity · marathon
muscular
Having well-developed sinews
robust · sinewy · strapping · burly · hulking · athletic · vigorous · beefy · barrel-chested · broad-shouldered
fit as a fiddle
In excellent physical condition
- healthy as a horseIdiom for excellent fitness
- built like a tankExceptionally robust and durable
- tough as nailsExceptionally strong and durable
solid as a rock · sturdy · dependable · reliable · unfailing · steadfast · rock-solid · unshakable · ironclad · indestructible
workhorse
Reliable, tireless producer
- plowTool for turning soil
- draft animalLivestock trained to haul
- yokeCrosspiece binding draft animals
harness · toil · farmhand · heavy lifting · manual labor · beast of burden · hauling · pulling · carrying · load-bearing
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- tirelessNever losing energy
indefatigable · unwavering · relentless · perseverance · grit · hardiness · staying power · longevity · marathon · workhorse
ox
Castrated male cattle
bull · steer · bullock · water buffalo · musk ox · horned · hoofed · ruminant · domesticated · livestock
- Animal Idiomsblind as a bat, brave as a lion, busy bee, copycat, dark horse
- farm idiomsmake hay while the sun shines, cream of the crop, put the cart before the horse, till the cows come home, buy the farm
- body idiomsheart of gold, heart of stone, cold heart, warm heart, soft heart
strong, strength, strengthen, strongly, stronger, strongest, strengths, strengthened, strengthening