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iron fist in a velvet glove

iron fist in a velvet glove (áiron fist in a velvet glove)

Idiom Politics

Meaning

a gentle outward appearance hiding strong control

una apariencia exterior suave que oculta un fuerte control (una apariencia exterior suave que oculta un fuerte control)

Oraciones de ejemplo

"Her leadership style is an iron fist in a velvet glove."

"Su estilo de liderazgo es un puño de hierro en un guante de terciopelo." (Su estilo de liderazgo es un **puño de hierro en un guante de terciopelo**.)

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