solid as the Rock of Gibraltar
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Utterly solid, firm, or reliable.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “solid as the Rock of Gibraltar” mean?
Utterly solid, firm, or reliable.
Is “solid as the Rock of Gibraltar” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.