be built like a tank

be built like a tank

To have a physique or structure that is strong and physically imposing. George started going to the gym every day since January—now he's built like a tank! These bomb shelters are built like tanks by design, so they can withstand anything.
See also: built, like, tank
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

be built like a ˈtank

(also be built like a ˌbrick ˈshithouse taboo, slang) (of a person) be very big and strong: He’s a wrestler? Well, that doesn’t surprise me — he’s built like a tank!
See also: built, like, tank
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • built like a tank
  • tank
  • be (as) strong as an ox
  • (as) strong as an ox
  • ox
  • (as) strong as a bull
  • be a fine figure of a (man or woman)
  • gym
  • gym bunny
  • beach body