pillar of support

pillar of support

A supportive or emotionally strong person. My aunt has been a pillar of support for me, helping me through many difficult moments in my life.
See also: of, pillar, support
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a pillar/tower of strength
  • pillar of strength
  • 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 classic literature
If any girl had rebelled, she would no longer have taken her rebellion to heart; she possessed a source of comfort they could not drain, a pillar of support they could not overthrow: formerly, when insulted, she wept; now, she smiled.
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Julie Berliner, founder and CEO of Sweet Grass Kitchen, said she's always recognized Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains as a pillar of support to the Colorado community.
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Adekunle said that in spite of the show of brotherliness and being a pillar of support during the apartheid era, South Africans had not reciprocated the same gesture toward Nigerian living in their country.
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The country's military is the main pillar of support to Mr Maduro.
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Despite the rash of violence, the Coptic community has been seen as a pillar of support for the coup leader and current President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi.
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While she was more comfortable as a homemaker than as a revolutionary, she facilitated in her husband's legacy by being a strong pillar of support for him, even when no one else in the party was.
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He explained that Nigeria has always been a strong pillar of support to the ICC, especially in Africa, since the adoption of the Rome Statute establishing the Court on July 17, 1998.
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It represents our will to change people's lives and shows commitment to our local customers who have been a pillar of support to our business," SportPesa CEO Ronald Karauri added.Ogada has also encouraged football lovers, and especially his peers, to try their luck in betting.
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He was a constant pillar of support during the entire tenure since its inception.
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Since its inception, Nissan Al Babtain continues to implement its strategic role and plans in encouraging young people and stands as a pillar of support for diverse community effort.
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PRESIDENT Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday called Mother Teresa a messiah of the poor and a pillar of support for the weak as he said every Indian will take pride on her canonisation tomorrow.
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"The company has been a pillar of support since day one and we value EGA's contribution in making this tournament one of the most sought-after events on the Ladies European Tour," said Bu Amim.
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Richard Noon, of Meltham Carlile CIC, said: "Charles has been a pillar of support from the initial stages of the Carlile project.
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The right-handed batsman added that Misbah has been an inspiration to the likes of himself and other Pakistani cricketers and he has been a pillar of support for them all, Pak Passion reported.
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