ISIdiom SafariSafari field guide

Take today's quiz

Back to the animal index

🐂

Ox idioms

2 phrases featuring the ox.

"Dumb ox"

A strong but not very clever person.

"Strong as an ox"

Very strong.

About the ox

Oxen are strong, steady animals historically used for plowing, so their idioms describe raw strength and endurance.

Study momentum

Completed quizzes so far: 0

Best recorded score: 0%

IS

Idiom Safari

Built for learners

A reference-first idiom library with search, themed browsing, and lightweight study tools. Built to stay readable, useful, and easy to index.

Explore

Daily challenge

Trust

j45251146@gmail.com

© 2026 Idiom Safari. All rights reserved.

Animal idioms explained in plain English.