Meaning Of The Word A heavy hand

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a heavy hand
phrase: If you say that someone such as the ruler of a country treats people with a heavy hand, you are criticizing them because they are very strict and severe with them.

a heavy hand in British English
a way of dealing with people that is very harsh or severe, and often unfair
tyranny, persecution, or oppression

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