strength

give me strength! used as an expression of exasperation or annoyance.

go from strength to strength develop or progress with increasing success.

on the strength of on the basis of or with the justification of.

a tower (or pillar) of strength a person who can be relied upon to be a source of strong support and comfort.

☞ This phrase may come from the Book of Common Prayer: 'O Lord…be unto them a tower of strength'.