idiom
Pillar of strength
PIL-er uv STRENGTH
/ˈpɪlər əv strɛŋθ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
pillarofstrength
Dictionary meaning
A person who provides reliable support, stability, or emotional backbone to others in their community or family.
Examples
- After the disaster, local volunteers became pillars of strength for displaced residents.
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