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13th December 2024

Still going strong

We use this expression to say that someone or something is still very healthy, still doing well.
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
How's your grandfather nowadays?
He's 95 but still going strong.
That's good.
Example 2
Have they finished playing cards yet?
No. they're still going strong. I think they might go on all night!

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