take a hard line

take a hard line (with someone)

Fig. to be firm with someone; to have a firm policy for dealing with someone. The manager takes a hard line with people who show up late. This is a serious matter. The police are likely to take a hard line.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Kelda	-	English (Rare)
Stina	-	Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Sollemnia	-	Late Roman
Ianthe	-	Greek Mythology
Atticus	-	Literature
Ayal	-	Hebrew