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rule with a rod of iron

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rule (someone) with a rod of iron (British, American & Australian, American & Australian)

to control a group of people very firmly, having complete power over everything that they do. For 17 years she ruled the country with a rod of iron. My uncle rules the family business with an iron hand.

See also: iron, rod, rule

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