iron fist
idiomRuthless and usually unrestricted control.
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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.