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rule with an iron fist

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.
See also: fist, iron, rule

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
JaanaYAH:-nahFinnish
Magdalenemahk-dah-LE-nə (German), MAG-də-lən (English), MAG-də-leen (English)German, English, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
MarzioMAHR-tsyoItalian
Andreeaahn-DRE-ahRomanian
Dieuwer-Frisian
Clifton['kliftən]
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