Steady as a rock
Firm, dependable, as in Betty always knows her part; she’s steady as a rock. This simile uses rock in the sense of “something that affords a sure support,” a usage dating from the early 1500s.
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[sted-ee-goh-ing] /ˈstɛd iˈgoʊ ɪŋ/ adjective 1. steadfast; faithful; unchanging: steady-going service to the cause of justice. 2. regular and dependable, as in habits of living: a steady-going family man.
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[sted-ee-han-did] /ˈstɛd iˈhæn dɪd/ adjective 1. having steady hands; having self-control; calm.
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