Question

an iron fist / hand in a velvet glove To impose the necessary company reforms, the manager used persuasion followed by wage reductions – an iron fist in a velvet glove.

Accepted Answer

This expression is used to describe someone who, behind an appearance of gentleness, is inflexible and determined.

Phrase/Idiom	an iron fist / hand in a velvet glove
Definition	This expression is used to describe someone who, behind an appearance of gentleness, is inflexible and determined.
Example	To impose the necessary company reforms, the manager used persuasion followed by wage reductions – an iron fist in a velvet glove.

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