HyperDic: iron_fist

English > 1 sense of the expression iron fist:
NOUNattributeiron fistrigorous or ruthless control
English > iron fist: 1 sense > noun 1, attribute
Meaningrigorous or ruthless control.
Examples
  • "she rules the office with an iron fist"
  • "it takes an iron fist to contain the dissenting factions"
BroadercontrolPower to direct or determine
Spanishmano dura

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