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To rule with absolute authority or to the detriment of the people. To rule tyrannically.
He considered himself king of his castle, and he rules with an iron fist.
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rule with an iron fist — see ↑rule, 2 • • • Main Entry: ↑fist … Useful english dictionary
rule with an iron fist/hand — (chiefly US) (or Brit rule with a rod of iron) : to rule a country, area, group, etc., in a very strict and often cruel way The dictator ruled (the island) with an iron fist. • • • Main Entry: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
rule with an iron fist/hand, rule with a rod of iron — see ↑rule, 2 • • • Main Entry: ↑iron … Useful english dictionary
rule with a rod of iron — rule with an iron fist, govern by force … English contemporary dictionary
Iron Fist — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Iron Fist signifie en anglais « Poing de fer ». Cependant il est souvent traduit par « Poing d acier » pour des raisons de consonance … Wikipédia en Français
iron fist — /aɪən ˈfɪst/ (say uyuhn fist) noun severe control; strictness: to rule with an iron fist. Also, iron hand. –iron fisted, adjective …
Iron Fist (comics) — Iron Fist Art by Carlos Pacheco. Publication information Publisher Marvel Comics … Wikipedia
fist — 1. noun /fɪst/ a) hand with the fingers clenched or curled inward The boxers fists rained down on his opponent in the last round. b) the pointing hand symbol 2. verb /fɪst/ a) … Wiktionary
rule — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 what you can or cannot do, say, etc. ADJECTIVE ▪ basic, cardinal, first, fundamental, golden ▪ ground rules ▪ … Collocations dictionary
iron — i|ron1 [ aırn ] noun ** 1. ) uncount a hard heavy metal that is a common element and is used for making steel and is also used in many types of machine and building structures a ) small quantities of iron, existing in some foods and in your body … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
