need a firm hand

To require strong, unwavering discipline and control. Children need a firm hand growing up—they crave structure and rules, despite their protests to the contrary. After a series of calamitous business decisions, the company will need a firm hand if it's going to recover.

See also: firm, hand, need

See also:

require a firm hand
a firm hand
firm hand
a steady hand
steady hand
have a firm hand
take a firm hand (to do something)
keep a firm hand (on something)
keep a firm hand on the tiller
keep a steady hand (on something)

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