rule with an iron fist

Fig. to rule in a very stern manner. The dictator ruled with an iron fist and terrified the citizens. My boss rules with an iron fist. I'm looking for a new job.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
SÜReyya	-	Turkish
Heike	HIE-kə (Low German, Dutch)	Low German, Frisian, Dutch
Nina (4)	NEE-nah	Russian
Katenka	-	Russian
Arnoud	-	Dutch
Evgeni	yev-GYE-nee (Russian), eev-GYE-nee (Russian)	Bulgarian, Russian