(as) strong as a lion

(as) strong as a lion

Very physically fit; having great physical strength and endurance. Our father was always as strong as a lion, so it took us all by surprise when he was hospitalized by a heart attack at the age of 48. She got into weight lifting a couple years ago and is strong as a lion now!
See also: lion, strong
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • (as) strong as a horse
  • strong as a horse
  • fight like a lion
  • strong
  • show (one's) mettle
  • prove (one's) mettle
  • grapple
  • grappling
  • at the end of rope
  • end of one's rope, at the