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iron fist

idiom

Ruthless and usually unrestricted control.


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  1. 01

    bad iron

    bad luck.

  2. 02

    fist magnet

    An annoying or angering individual; someone who compels others to assault them in rage.

  3. 03

    hand over fist

    Quickly or in great quantity, especially in reference to earning money.

  4. 04

    iron eagle

    An American military officer who has attained the rank of colonel but will not be promoted to the rank of general.

  5. 05

    make a fist of

    To do (something) reasonably successfully.

  6. 06

    strike while the iron is hot

    To act on an opportunity promptly while favorable conditions exist; to avoid waiting.

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