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.
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Multiple atmospheric rivers supplemented the Northern California lake in late November and December, contributing to a steep jump in water levels that had the lake starting the year strong on January 1.
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
While the methods remain an area of contention, the appetite is strong on both sides of the aisle to offer solutions to frustrated families who see their children slipping behind.
—Christina Lengyel | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Dec. 2024
Broadcom is strong on margins, though not nearly as strong as Nvidia – the operating margin of 31.9% in Q4 was slightly over half of Nvidia’s 62.3%, with a net margin of 29.8% versus Nvidia’s 55.0%.
—Beth Kindig, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The tank ride was supposed to make Dukakis look strong on defense.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
While the methods remain an area of contention, the appetite is strong on both sides of the aisle to offer solutions to frustrated families who see their children slipping behind.
—Christina Lengyel | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Dec. 2024
Broadcom is strong on margins, though not nearly as strong as Nvidia – the operating margin of 31.9% in Q4 was slightly over half of Nvidia’s 62.3%, with a net margin of 29.8% versus Nvidia’s 55.0%.
—Beth Kindig, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The tank ride was supposed to make Dukakis look strong on defense.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Strong on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20on. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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