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Mailed Fist Rules Controls Absolute Tolerates Dissent Velvet

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

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