as solid as granite
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4.3
- idiom
- His belief in justice was as solid as granite, never wavering in the face of doubt.
Examples
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After years of challenges, their partnership remained as solid as granite.
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Her determination is as solid as granite!
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The old fortress walls are as solid as granite even after centuries.
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The foundation of the building is as solid as granite.
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His resolve to finish the project was as solid as granite, unwavering despite the challenges.
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The old bridge was built to withstand heavy traffic, as solid as granite after decades of use.
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Her belief in their friendship was as solid as granite, unmovable even in tough times.
Synonyms
631
1.0
Firm and not easy to bend, break, or pierce
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1.0
Firm and hard so it keeps its shape, not liquid
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3.6
Very strong and not likely to fail or be wrong
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3.2
Very hard and solid like stone
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3.9
Very hard and not easy to break
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6.7
Hard and not easily bent or broken by force
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4.0
Hard and solid like a rock
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7.8
Very firm and unwilling to change in attitude or mind
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6.8
Very hard and strong like granite
Antonyms
How Solid
Surface Forms
Morphology
The simile structure 'as ... as ...' plus the constituents 'solid' (firm, dependable) and 'granite' (a very hard, durable rock) makes the meaning 'extremely strong or unshakeable' directly inferable. This is a common cross-linguistic comparison using a concrete material to indicate hardness, so a B1 learner who knows the words and the comparative pattern will readily understand it.
Etymology
As solid as granite comes from the real rock granite, which is very hard and does not break or move easily. So when we say something is as solid as granite, we mean it is 'very strong, firm, and not likely to change or break'.