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Iron Fist Rules Controls Absolute Tolerates Dissent Velvet

Word Iron fist
Description Someone who rules or controls something with an iron fist is in absolute control and tolerates no dissent. An iron fist in a velvet glove is used to describe someone who appears soft on the outside, but underneath is very hard. 'Mailed fist' is an alternative form.

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