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Definition the Rock of Gibraltar in American English

the Rock of Gibraltar

/ˌrɑk əv dʒɪˈbrɔltər/
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a small area of land in the southern part of Spain that is controlled by the U.K.. If someone says something is "like the Rock of Gibraltar," they mean it is very solid and strong and will not be destroyed.

Definition the Rock of Gibraltar in American English