Meaning of iron fist in English

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  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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  1. Noun

    iron fist

    Definitions

    1. rigorous or ruthless control

    Examples

    • « she rules the office with an iron fist »
    • « it takes an iron fist to contain the dissenting factions »

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