Idiom idiom
110 proof
Meaning
Stronger than strong.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“That coffee is 110 proof.”
“The new manager is 110 proof when it comes to enforcing the company rules.”
“His commitment to the cause was 110 proof, leaving no room for doubt or hesitation among his followers.”
Origin
The term refers to the standard measure of alcohol content, where most retail spirits in the United States are sold at 80 to 95 proof. Alcohol recorded at a higher proof is historically associated with bootlegging.
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Last updated August 10, 2026