rock-steady


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rock-steady

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rock steady

adj
absolutely steady; as steady as a rock
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Adj.1.rock-steady - consistent in performance or behavior; "dependable in one's habits"; "a steady-going family man"
steady - not subject to change or variation especially in behavior; "a steady beat"; "a steady job"; "a steady breeze"; "a steady increase"; "a good steady ballplayer"
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Translations

rock-steady

[ˈrɒkˈstedɪ] ADJ [hand] → muy firme; [voice] → firme, muy seguro; [car] → muy estable; [camera, gun] → muy preciso
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Given the dire lack of experience and talent, it's no wonder institutions are left to the politically correct whim of the moment rather than rock-steady vision and focus.