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
He’s strong as an ox, quick off his snap and excels in zone game running responsibilities.
From Washington Post • Apr. 20, 2018
He was strong as an ox and as fast as the wind and as quick as lightning.
From Newsweek • May 5, 2012
But they couldn’t touch him, he told Clevinger, because he had a sound mind in a pure body and was as strong as an ox.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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