Calf's father

n.

Calf's father is Irish slang for the bull. Used as the measure of serious strength.

In use

That lad is as strong as a calf's father.

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That young fellow possesses the strength of a fully grown bull.

Questions

What does calf's father mean in Ireland?

The bull. Used as the measure of serious strength.

How do you use calf's father in a sentence?

“That lad is as strong as a calf's father.”

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