WordNet
pillar of strength
n. a person who can be relied on to give a great deal of support and comfort [syn: tower of strength]
Usage examples of "pillar of strength".
But it hardly reassured them-some looked frightened indeed, to have their pillar of strength show a crack.
But it hardly reassured themsome looked frightened indeed, to have their pillar of strength show a crack.
The best thing he can do is to disguise his worry, and stand staunchly by, impersonating a pillar of strength while performing certain practical and organizational services.