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firm hand

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*firm hand
Fig. [someone's] strong sense of management; a high degree of discipline and direction. (*Typically: exercise ~; have ~; need ~; take ~; use~.) I had to use a firm hand with Perry when he was a child. He had a problem with discipline.
See also: firm, hand


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Just a swift and gentle touch on the shoulder or a firm hand hold as she steps out of the car is enough to send her a signal that you?
Once Sarkozy conformed to her disciplinary firm hand, Frau Merkel bestowed her blessings, praising his move as "a very, very good start for a new phase in the cooperation between Europe and the South".
Upon meeting your interviewer be the first to offer a firm hand shake and a warm smile.
 
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