be (as) sound as a dollar

be (as) sound as a dollar

1. To be stable, sturdy, and reliable. That table must be as sound as a dollar to withstand the ceiling collapse with hardly a scratch.
2. To be in good condition. Once I sand this old chair, it will be sound as a dollar
See also: dollar, sound
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • (as) sound as a dollar
  • sound as a dollar
  • be (as) solid as a rock
  • solid
  • solid as a rock
  • (as) solid as a rock
  • grate on
  • grate on (someone or something)
  • not up to scratch
  • (not) up to scratch