be (as) sound as a dollar



be (as) sound as a dollar

1. To be stable, sturdy, and reliable. That table must be as sound as a dollar to withstand the ceiling collapse with hardly a scratch.
2. To be in good condition. Once I sand this old chair, it will be sound as a dollar
See also: dollar, sound

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Collier['kɔliə]
Janninejə-NEENEnglish (Rare)
Omolara-Western African, Yoruba
Santiagosahn-TYAH-go (Spanish)Spanish, Portuguese
Meliora-Various
ThorntonTHAWRN-tənEnglish