Be strong on something
phrasal verb
To be very capable, confident, or knowledgeable about a particular subject or thing.
He is a lawyer and he is really strong on constitutional law.
Often appears as...
- be strong on laws
- be strong on rules
phrasal verb
To strongly emphasize or insist on something.
My father was always strong on discipline, it was important for him that we follow rules.
Often appears as...
- be strong on discipline
- be strong on manners
phrasal verb
To favor or approve of something.
The head of the committee was particularly strong on recycling initiatives.
Often appears as...
- be strong on initiatives
- be strong on proposals
Usage tips
Approving
phrasal verb
To be very capable, confident, or knowledgeable about a particular subject or thing.
He is a lawyer and he is really strong on constitutional law.
Often appears as...
- be strong on laws
- be strong on rules
phrasal verb
To strongly emphasize or insist on something.
My father was always strong on discipline, it was important for him that we follow rules.
Often appears as...
- be strong on discipline
- be strong on manners
phrasal verb
To favor or approve of something.
The head of the committee was particularly strong on recycling initiatives.
Often appears as...
- be strong on initiatives
- be strong on proposals
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Subject Mastery
Use it to express expertise in a specific area or subject.
She is strong on digital marketing strategies.
Pro Tip 2/3Highlight Ability
Emphasize someone's strong capability or performance in a field.
Our new team member is strong on project management.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Bragging
It's a factual statement, not a boast about someone's skill set.
He's strong on analytical thinking, which helps our research.
Pro Tip 1/3Subject Mastery
Use it to express expertise in a specific area or subject.
She is strong on digital marketing strategies.
Pro Tip 2/3Highlight Ability
Emphasize someone's strong capability or performance in a field.
Our new team member is strong on project management.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Bragging
It's a factual statement, not a boast about someone's skill set.
He's strong on analytical thinking, which helps our research.
Pro Tip 1/3Subject Mastery
Use it to express expertise in a specific area or subject.
She is strong on digital marketing strategies.
Pro Tip 2/3Highlight Ability
Emphasize someone's strong capability or performance in a field.
Our new team member is strong on project management.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Bragging
It's a factual statement, not a boast about someone's skill set.
He's strong on analytical thinking, which helps our research.
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