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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Rafael Marchán has never played more than 42 games in a season, and although Philadelphia's farm system is strong on the whole, there's no heir apparent behind the plate that's close to making a major league debut.
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Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Over the past two weeks, the price increases have been strong on the Asia-to-Northern Europe route as well.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
Broderick played an especially large role in the third quarter that shifted the tide, playing just on strong on defense to help limit Newburyport’s possession in the attacking 25.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Each piece also stands strong on its own, giving you endless mix-and-match potential for your fall wardrobe.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
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Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Over the past two weeks, the price increases have been strong on the Asia-to-Northern Europe route as well.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
Broderick played an especially large role in the third quarter that shifted the tide, playing just on strong on defense to help limit Newburyport’s possession in the attacking 25.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Each piece also stands strong on its own, giving you endless mix-and-match potential for your fall wardrobe.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
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“Strong on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20on. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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