rule something with an iron hand/fist

Related to word: iron

Idiom

Definition

  1. To govern or control someone or a group of people very strictly and with absolute authority.

    以鐵腕手段嚴厲控制或管轄某人或某群人。

    • The president ruled the company with an iron fist, ensuring that all employees followed the rules.

      總統以鐵腕手段管理公司,確保所有員工都遵守規定。

    • The country's leader ruled with an iron hand, not allowing any dissent.

      這個國家的領導人以鐵腕手段統治,不允許任何異議。

    • The new coach ruled the team with an iron fist, demanding strict training discipline.

      新教練以鐵腕手段管理球隊,要求嚴格的訓練紀律。