Still going strong

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13 December 2025

We use this expression to say that someone or something is still very healthy, still doing well.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

How's your grandfather nowadays?

He's 95 but still going strong.

That's good.

Example 2

Have they finished playing cards yet?