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Chování a Přístup - Přísné a Přísné Zacházení

Prozkoumejte anglické idiomy týkající se tvrdého a přísného zacházení s příklady jako 'železná pěst' a 'tvrdě smlouvat'.

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English idioms related to Behavior & Approach
to [take] the bread out of {one's} mouth

to deprive people of their most basic means of living, particularly via unfair mathods

Ex: The competitor's aggressive pricing strategies were aimed at taking the bread out of our mouths and driving us out of business.
to [rub] salt (in|into) the wound

to make a difficult or painful situation even worse for someone

Ex: To hold them to a standard that discriminatory marriage bans made impossible to meet rubs salt in the wound of their loss.
to [drive|strike] a hard bargain

to be tough and smart in negotiations, insisting on favorable terms to achieve a favorable outcome for oneself

Ex: After driving a hard bargain, she managed to secure a salary increase and better benefits at her new job.
iron fist
iron fist
[Podstatné jméno]

an attitude or approach that is cruel, and often unrestricted

železná pěst, tvrdá ruka

železná pěst, tvrdá ruka

Ex: The coach led the team with an iron fist, demanding rigorous training and unwavering discipline .

Trenér vedl tým železnou pěstí, vyžadoval přísný trénink a neochvějnou disciplínu.

to [put] {sb} through hell

to cause a person experience great difficulty

Ex: The legal battle over the inheritance put the family through hell, leading to disputes and emotional strain.
to [twist|turn] the knife (in the wound|)

to purposefully make someone suffer more than they already do

Ex: She had already received disappointing news, and her colleague's negative comments only served to turn the knife.
heavy hand
heavy hand
[Podstatné jméno]

the use of excessive force, control, or authority in a way that can be harsh or oppressive

těžká ruka, železná pěst

těžká ruka, železná pěst

Ex: Her heavy-handed parenting style left her children feeling controlled and unable to make their own decisions.

Její tvrdá ruka ve výchově nechala její děti cítit se kontrolované a neschopné rozhodovat se samy.

iron (hand|fist) in a velvet glove

a person who appears gentle and kind on the outside, but they are firm, resolute, and even ruthless in their actions

Ex: The diplomat used an iron hand in a velvet glove approach during the negotiations, appearing conciliatory while firmly protecting their country's interests.
to [cramp] {one's} style

to stop someone from acting freely, creatively, comfortably, or in their usual way

Ex: Sharing an office with someone who dislikes noise cramps my style because I enjoy listening to music while I work.
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