iron fist
Ruthless and usually unrestricted control.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The manager rules the office with an iron fist.”
“The dictator controlled every aspect of the country's daily life with an iron fist.”
“Although the company appeared democratic on the surface, the CEO governed the entire organization with an iron fist, allowing no dissent from his subordinates.”
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bad iron
bad luck.
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fist magnet
An annoying or angering individual; someone who compels others to assault them in rage.
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hand over fist
Quickly or in great quantity, especially in reference to earning money.
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iron eagle
An American military officer who has attained the rank of colonel but will not be promoted to the rank of general.
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make a fist of
To do (something) reasonably successfully.
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strike while the iron is hot
To act on an opportunity promptly while favorable conditions exist; to avoid waiting.
Last updated August 10, 2026