Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

like-a-ramrod-straight-as-a-ramrod

idiom

/laɪk ə ˈræmˌrɒd streɪt æs ə ˈræmˌrɒd/

Definition

Describing someone or something that is extremely straight and upright, often in posture. The phrase emphasizes rigidity and a lack of bend.

Examples

She walked into the room like a ramrod, her back perfectly straight and her demeanor serious.
The soldier stood like a ramrod, ready for inspection.
His posture was like-a-ramrod-straight, reflecting his disciplined training.

Meaning

This expression is used to describe a person who stands exceptionally straight, often used in a figurative sense to imply strictness or firmness in character.