colloq. phr. - expression used to convey admiration, gratitude, and/or affection. Often appears in conversations when one has impressed the other; whether it be by a show of one's
talent or skill, or generosity and kindness at
heart. Also effectively used in
casual conversation as informal expression of love, especially when in the presence of others.
After a particularly "attentive"
evening of lovemaking, the next morning Laura
said to Chris, "You rock", while amongst their group of
friends, though she was really saying "I love you so much and you are the MAN"