Example sentences of "as [adj] as [art] rock " in BNC.

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1 But I really like the bass ; it feels as solid as a rock and represents a more worthwhile investment for not a lot more money .
2 For two seasons , against Five Nations and World Cup opposition , the Irish scrum has been as solid as a rock .
3 With you and Cenzo together , our family will be as solid as a rock . ’
4 As solid as a rock and a very tough competitor , Clohessy would have been a perfect choice , particularly after going through the pre-Tour fitness regime .
5 Their goal , in the 46th minute , came from their first shot on target , and it was a real sickener for a Linfield defence who otherwise were as solid as a rock .
6 We can hardly tell the Finance and Executive Committee that the British are unreliable at the vehicle plants , but as solid as the Rock of Gibraltar when it comes to components . ’
7 It may not be as slick as the rock video stuff , but it 's men behind the cameras and men who control the business .
8 By the time the Wyrmberg was in front of them , swinging wildly across the sky , the dragon was as real as a rock .
9 ‘ But believe me , I have overcome this weakness of mine , and become as hard as a rock .
10 The Hercules is as dependable as the rock itself .
11 Rachel was as safe as a rock .
12 Peter was as steady as a rock , keeping the ball on the fairway and hitting nearly every green in regulation .
13 As steady as a rock .
14 To give Perdita confidence in her first chukka , he 'd put her on a dark brown pony called Chimango ( which meant bird of prey ) , who was as steady as a rock , but who swept down on the ball like a hawk .
15 I am reliably assured that King 's College Chapel in Cambridge , which has stood as steady as a rock for the past 450 years , could never be built today because the design would never be accepted under the safety limits of the building regulations !
16 She picked up the dice-cup and held it as steady as a rock , yet all the Gods could hear the three cubes rattling about inside .
17 Her hands had been as steady as a rock until David mentioned Donna 's birth , and Juliet 's on the same day , and Thorn House —
18 Her voice was as steady as a rock and she met his silvery-green eyes without flinching .
19 I have been dead for a long time and by day I circle the huge air above the hills and by night I sleep in the quiet rock , as quiet as the rock , and the little worms mean consolation as they eat me .
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