strong as an ox
Example Sentences
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"They say he's strong as an ox, leaps tall buildings in a single bound, we don't have that kind of warped reality on our side."
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2024
"This kid is as strong as an ox," Mattingly said.
From Fox News ● Sep. 12, 2021
His interest in the game and intensity can wane, but he’s strong as an ox.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 26, 2018
He was strong as an ox and as fast as the wind and as quick as lightning.
From Newsweek ● May 5, 2012
“He’s strong as an ox, but he has the mind of a four-year-old. He can’t remember anything for more than a minute.”
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
