strong on
idiom
1
: very good at (something)
The author is not strong on characterization.
2
: containing a lot of (something)
The explanation was strong on detail.
Examples of strong on in a Sentence
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The economy may be strong on many traditional metrics, but the truth is that Americans have good reason to feel financially insecure.
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TIME, 23 Apr. 2024
Temple to vegan cuisine is once:once, where Asian and Mexican fusion are strong on the menu in the patio garden as is panache and conscience.
—Claire Boobbyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2024
The legal challenge to the FDA’s original approval, while strong on the merits, faced daunting statute-of-limitations problems due to the strategy of delay.
—The Editors, National Review, 27 Mar. 2024
Battery life is super strong on the AirPods Max, with up to 20 hours of playtime on a single charge.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 23 Mar. 2024
Christian Petersen / Getty Images 3d ago / 7:02 PM PDT
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Purdue strong on perimeter shooting
The Associated Press
With so much attention on the big men in the paint, the winner may be the team that shoots it best from deep.
—NBC News, 9 Apr. 2024
Comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish is two months strong on her sobriety journey.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 2 Apr. 2024
The Pacers got excellent defensive performances from guard Andrew Nembhard and forward Aaron Nesmith, and forward Pascal Siakam was strong on that end too.
—Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Jan. 2024
Senate President Bill Ferguson, a Democrat, also stood strong on BOOST.
—Steve Hershey, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2024
TIME, 23 Apr. 2024
Temple to vegan cuisine is once:once, where Asian and Mexican fusion are strong on the menu in the patio garden as is panache and conscience.
—Claire Boobbyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2024
The legal challenge to the FDA’s original approval, while strong on the merits, faced daunting statute-of-limitations problems due to the strategy of delay.
—The Editors, National Review, 27 Mar. 2024
Battery life is super strong on the AirPods Max, with up to 20 hours of playtime on a single charge.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 23 Mar. 2024
Christian Petersen / Getty Images 3d ago / 7:02 PM PDT
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Purdue strong on perimeter shooting
The Associated Press
With so much attention on the big men in the paint, the winner may be the team that shoots it best from deep.
—NBC News, 9 Apr. 2024
Comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish is two months strong on her sobriety journey.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 2 Apr. 2024
The Pacers got excellent defensive performances from guard Andrew Nembhard and forward Aaron Nesmith, and forward Pascal Siakam was strong on that end too.
—Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Jan. 2024
Senate President Bill Ferguson, a Democrat, also stood strong on BOOST.
—Steve Hershey, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2024
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“Strong on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20on. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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