Going strong

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adjective

To continue to be successful or healthy over a long period of time.

My grandmother is 90 and she's still going strong.
Visual representation of "going strong" - To continue to be successful or healthy over a long period of time.

Often appears as...

  • still going strong
  • going strong after all these years

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Idiomatic

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Longevity Emphasis

Emphasizes the length of time something remains successful or healthy.

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The family restaurant is going strong despite economic fluctuations.
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Success Continuation

Highlights ongoing achievement and the absence of decline.

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Ten years since its launch, the software is still going strong.
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Health Vigor

Refers to someone's vitality and strong presence, often despite age.

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At 80 years old, the marathon runner is going strong.
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