pillar of strength

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pillar of strength

A supportive or emotionally strong person. My aunt has been a pillar of strength for me, helping me through many difficult moments in my life.
See also: of, pillar, strength
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

pillar of strength

 and pillar of support
someone or something that consistently provides moral, emotional, or financial support as does a pillar. My parents are my pillars of support. John looked to God as his pillar of strength.
See also: of, pillar, strength
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

a ˌpillar/ˌtower of ˈstrength

a person who gives you the courage and determination to continue when you are in a bad situation: My wife has been a tower of strength during my illness. During your five years in prison, Terry was a pillar of strength.
See also: of, pillar, strength, tower
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • a pillar/tower of strength
  • pillar of support
  • come to a climax
  • climax
  • bring (something) to a climax
  • change places with
  • change places with (one)
  • from pillar to post
  • driven
  • pillar-to-post
References in periodicals archive
Star Gary Speed He will be remembered as one of our best players, a pillar of strength, who gave his love and kindness without expecting anything in return.
A pillar of strength stronger than all the walls of the school, he is the spirit of the Sacred Heart motto "Caritas et Veritas" (Love and Truth) often heard but rarely followed, and after his going away, a visit to school will never be quite the same.
"She has been a pillar of strength for all the family and was an absolutely fantastic character.
Eunice is among an older generation of women who have one thing in common - they are all an absolute pillar of strength to their extended family and in many cases have contributed significantly to their communities in unassuming ways.
Mrs Law was a pillar of strength while her husband fought cancer and he has vowed he will be at her side in her time of need.
"Since I can remember mum was always there for my brother, my dad and I, not only doing the usual chores that arise when you are living with three males but being a pillar of strength when times are hard," he says.
Mrs Boyd (right) has been a pillar of strength to her granddaughter.
Christine Hamilton is a pillar of strength. Nell, who I suspected would be giggly and stupid, is also mucking in and, more importantly, keeping out of the squabbling.
She has touched the hearts and lives of so many people and was a pillar of strength during this country's darkest times."
"My true pillar of strength is the leading woman of my life - my mother.
For the second straight game, Go was a pillar of strength for Ateneo, fighting off FEU big men Prince Orizu and Raymar Jose in the shaded area, just as he made life difficult for La Salle's Ben Mbala.
Her agent said she died surrounded by family and friends and was praised as being a "pillar of strength".
EMMERDALE (ITV) WHEN he's not disowning her or threatening her with violence, Cain can usually be counted on to be there for Charity, and he's proving to be a pillar of strength during his cousin's court case.
He was a pillar of strength in the company and powered it to prosperity, taking courageous decisions even in times when people were sceptical about a project.
Jesus Tena 7 Another pillar of strength in defence.