a woman, man, person, etc. of substance
a (person) of substance
Someone who has a lot of power, money, or influence. I think my parents were disappointed that I chose not to marry a woman of substance, but they seem to have gotten over it. Despite being a humble shop owner, his interactions with every person of the community has made him a person of substance in the eyes of the people here.
See also: of, substance
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
a woman, man, person, etc. of ˈsubstance
(formal) a person who is important, powerful or rich: In those days, a station master was a man of substance in the community.See also: of, substance
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- influence
- a (person) of substance
- substance
- wife up
- marry below (one's) station
- marry below (oneself)
- marry below oneself
- marry beneath (one's) station
- marry beneath (oneself)
- fussock