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gentle giant

idiom

A person or animal of a great size or strength, yet who is of a friendly nature and not aggressive or threatening.

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  1. 01

    gentle as a lamb

    Very caring and calm.

  2. 02

    gentle sex

    Women generally.

  3. 03

    one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind

    (used imitatively) A cliché used to exaggerate an accomplishment or milestone.

  4. 04

    sleeping giant

    Someone or something with great, latent strength.

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