of/like steel

idiom

: very powerful
He had a grip of/like steel.

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For stubborn spots, use a mild abrasive like steel wool after soaking the knives in vinegar. Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2025 Artisans apply their intricate designs on unconventional materials like steel, glass, and porcelain, using industrial paints for durability. Fahad Shah, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2025 The tariffs could also raise the prices that suppliers charge for parts and for raw commodities — like steel, aluminum and copper — because domestic producers know that their foreign competitors can no longer sell as cheaply to US customers. Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2025 Even Parvati, who wore a silver dress to match her nerves of steel, seemed utterly stunned. Laura Bradley, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for of/like steel

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“Of/like steel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%2Flike%20steel. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

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