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Meaning of tall in the saddle | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C2

Definitions

Imposing, impressive; resolute; manly.

idiomatic

Examples

“He is tall in the saddle (6 ft. 2 in.) and so adamantine that Jennifer Jones broke her hand slapping his face.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

tall, dark and handsome Talladegan tallageable Tallahasseean taller tallest