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Way to make idols completely dependable (4,5)

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I believe the answer is:

rock solid

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'completely dependable' is the definition.
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'way to make idols' is the wordplay.
'way' becomes 'rock' (I can't explain this - if you can you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'to make' indicates anagramming the letters.
'idols' anagrammed gives 'solid'.
'rock'+'solid'='ROCK-SOLID'

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(Other definitions for rock solid that I've seen before include "Guaranteed" , "Completely firm" , "Absolutely settled and reliable" .)

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