(as) solid as a rock sólido,-da como una roca, fuerte, fiable Their marriage has remained as solid as a rock.
(as) steady as a rock sólido,-da como una roca, tranquilo,-la, en calma His heart, which was normally as steady as a rock, still pounded uncomfortably a minute later.
be caught between a rock and a hard place llevar las de perder, estar entre la espada y la pared He was caught between a rock and a hard place. He hated the job, but if he left, he might not be able to find another soon enough.
hit/reach rock bottom tocar fondo Eventually, his popularity hit rock bottom.
on the rocks 1. en crisis, en una situación precaria The idea of early elections is now on the rocks. ^ Their marriage was on the rocks. 2. con hielo [bebida alcohólica] He ordered a bourbon on the rocks.
