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a pillar of strength

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a pillar of strength

someone who is emotionally very strong Roger was a pillar of strength when my father died.

See also: of, pillar, strength

a pillar/tower of strength

someone who gives a lot of support to someone else who is in a difficult situation Roger was a tower of strength when my parents died.

See also: of, pillar, strength