solid

Related to solid: States of matter

(as) solid as a rock

Exceptionally stable, sturdy, and reliable. They've been married for 50 years, so their relationship has to be solid as a rock. That table must be as solid as a rock to withstand the ceiling collapse with hardly a scratch.
See also: rock, solid

a (good/solid/sound/etc.) grasp of/on (something)

A firm, clear understanding or determination of something. I hope everyone has a solid grasp of the material, as you'll be tested on it next week. I thought I had a pretty good grasp on English idioms, but I don't understand this one at all!
See also: grasp, of, on, solid, sound

be (as) solid as a rock

To be stable, sturdy, and reliable. They've been married for 50 years, so their relationship has to be solid as a rock. That table must be as solid as a rock to withstand the ceiling collapse with hardly a scratch.
See also: rock, solid

do (one) a solid

slang To help one; to do one a favor. Hey, do me a solid and take these bags into the kitchen while I get the others from the car.
See also: solid

get a (good/solid/sound/etc.) grasp of/on (something)

To attain a firm, clear understanding or determination of something. You will need to get a solid grasp of the material, as you'll all be tested on it next week. I'm trying to get a grasp on English, but I don't understand some of these idioms at all!
See also: get, grasp, of, on, solid, sound

have a (good/solid/sound/etc.) grasp of/on (something)

To have a firm, clear understanding or determination of something. I hope everyone has a solid grasp of the material, as you'll be tested on it next week. I thought I had a pretty good grasp on English idioms, but I don't understand this one at all!
See also: grasp, have, of, on, solid, sound

solid

1. slang Very good or cool. Tim's coming tonight after all? Hey, solid. That was a solid demo. I think they've got a really chance of getting a record deal.
2. slang Consecutively. I've been working on this project for six hours solid—I need a break.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

*solid as a rock

Cliché very solid; dependable. (*Also: as ~.) Jean has been lifting weights every day, and her arm muscles are solid as a rock. This company has always built power tools that are as solid as a rock.
See also: rock, solid
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

(as) solid as a ˈrock

extremely solid and reliable: The Irish team were solid as a rock in defence. ▶ ˌrock-ˈsolid adj.: The company has a rock-solid reputation.
See also: rock, solid
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

solid

1. mod. good; great; cool. Listen to that solid beat.
2. mod. consecutive; consecutively. Then he “had the flu” for three days solid.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • (as) solid as a rock
  • solid as a rock
  • be (as) solid as a rock
  • (as) sound as a dollar
  • sound as a dollar
  • do (one) a solid
  • be (as) sound as a dollar
  • (as) smooth as glass
  • smooth as glass
  • firm up
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Solid state chemistry; an introduction, 4th ed
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