Ruling with a rod of iron/with an iron hand In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "ruling with a rod of iron/with an iron hand", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2022-04-23 07:04

Meaning of Ruling with a rod of iron/with an iron hand (redirected from rule with a rod of iron/with an iron hand )

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rule with an iron fist

Rule with a rod of iron/with an iron hand phrase

To control a group of people in a very strict way

He is a very tough boss. He has ruled us with an iron hand.

Grammar and Usage of Rule with a rod of iron/with an iron hand

Verb Forms

ruled with a rod of iron/with an iron hand
ruling with a rod of iron/with an iron hand

The verb "rule" must be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Rule with a rod of iron/with an iron hand

This term comes from Tyndall’s translation of the Bible (1526): “And he shall rule them with a rodde of yron.” It was later transferred to any kind of stern domination, either serious or ironic.

The Origin Cited: The free dictionary .

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Ruling with a rod of iron/with an iron hand In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "ruling with a rod of iron/with an iron hand", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Meaning of Ruling with a rod of iron/with an iron hand (redirected from rule with a rod of iron/with an iron hand )

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Grammar and Usage of Rule with a rod of iron/with an iron hand

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Origin of Rule with a rod of iron/with an iron hand

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