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go from strength to strengthTo continue to get stronger.Rate it:

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in unity there is strengthMore can be accomplished by a team with a common goal, than individuals.Rate it:

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inner strengthIntegrity of character; resoluteness of will; mental resistance to doubt or discouragement.Rate it:

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strength like the incredible hulkA poem about my mother in a coma for 6 months having seizures. She survived with such strengthRate it:

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muscle upTo train the muscles for increased size and strength.Rate it:

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pump ironTo lift weights; to engage in weight or strength training.Rate it:

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sticking pointThe point at which a process or thing, especially a state of mind or emotion, reaches its greatest strength and remains steadfast; sticking-place.Rate it:

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way out of a paper bagA minimal level of competence or effectiveness, as used in phrases where one is unable to perform such.Rate it:

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knock upTo become exhausted or worn out; to fail of strength; to become wearied, as with labor; to give out.Rate it:

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ace in the holeA hidden or secret strength, or unrevealed advantage.Rate it:

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nerves of steelA lot of strength or powerRate it:

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gain momentumpick up speed and strengthRate it:

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person upTo show courage, strength, toughness, or responsibility; a gender-neutral alternative to "man up".Rate it:

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come out swingingTo display spunk and strength of character, especially when rising above or when fighting back against trouble or adversity.Rate it:

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muster upLook within oneself to summon a particular positive quality, such as strength, energy or courage.Rate it:

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tooth and nailViciously; with all one’s strength or power; without holding back..Rate it:

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à force de brasBy strength of arm.Rate it:

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bang for the buckEfficiency; cost-effectiveness; value.Rate it:

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come into one's ownTo reach a stage of development or maturity where one has achieved strength and confidence, economic security, or respect and social acceptance.Rate it:

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dum vires suppetuntas long as one's strength holds out.Rate it:

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fade awayTo lose strength, become weaker; to waneRate it:

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Full Steam AheadTo move forward with full energy and strengthRate it:

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has-beenA formerly popular or influential person whose popularity or effectiveness has peaked and is now in decline. Typically said of professionals or celebrities whose primary success is behind them.Rate it:

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hired musclePerson who is hired or asked to perform tasks or duties requiring physical strength.Rate it:

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lionAn individual who shows strength and courage, attributes associated with the lion.Rate it:

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long arm of the lawThe influence or effectiveness of law enforcement institutions; law enforcement officers collectively.Rate it:

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lower the boomTo use one's superior physical strength; clobber.Rate it:

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periculum hostis facereto try one's strength with the enemy; to try issue of battle.Rate it:

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perp walkThe intentional public display before news cameras of someone in police custody, especially someone famous or notorious, for the purpose of satisfying public interest, demonstrating the authorities' effectiveness, or shaming the person.Rate it:

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pound outTo achieve using strength or endurance.Rate it:

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rise to the challengeTo show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty.Rate it:

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rise to the occasionTo show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty.Rate it:

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si jeunesse savait, si vieillesse pouvaitIf only the young had experience and the old strength; If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.Rate it:

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silver bulletAny straightforward solution perceived to have great effectiveness or bring miraculous results.Rate it:

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size upTo evaluate; to estimate or anticipate the magnitude, difficulty, or strength of something.Rate it:

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sleeping giantSomeone or something with great, latent strength.Rate it:

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sticking-placeThe point at which a process or thing, especially a state of mind or emotion, reaches its greatest strength and remains steadfast; sticking point.Rate it:

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sum of its partsA concept in holism. Related to the idea that the total effectiveness of a group of things each interacting with one another is different or greater than their effectiveness when acting in isolation from one another.Rate it:

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summon upTo look within oneself to find and put into action a particular positive quality, such as strength, energy or courage.Rate it:

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supplementum cogere, scribere, legereto levy recruits to fill up the strength.Rate it:

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tiger teamA specialized group tasked with testing the effectiveness of an organization's ability to protect assets by attempting to circumvent, defeat or otherwise thwart that organization's internal and external security.Rate it:

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tooth-and-nailvicious; violent; full of strength and powerRate it:

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touch the hem of someone's garmentTo give respect or reverence to someone; to express servitude to someone; to draw strength or comfort from someone who is superior.Rate it:

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tout par amour, rien par forceSweet words will succeed where mere strength will fail; You may row your heart out if wind and tide are against you.Rate it:

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trial by fireAny ordeal which tests one's strength, endurance, or resolve.Rate it:

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un tour de forceA feat (of strength or skill).Rate it:

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vires aliquem deficiuntto lose strength.Rate it:

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vires colligereto gain strength.Rate it:

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vires corporis or merely viresbodily strength.Rate it:

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weak-kneedLacking will power or strength of character; timid.Rate it:

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