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Comportamiento y Enfoque - Trato duro y estricto

Explore modismos en inglés sobre el trato duro y estricto con ejemplos como "puño de hierro" y "negociar duro".

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English idioms related to Behavior & Approach

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 make a difficult or painful situation even worse for someone

Ex: To hold them to a standard that discriminatory marriage bans made impossible to rubs salt in the wound of their loss .

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

regatear al máximo, saber negociar

regatear al máximo, saber negociar

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

an attitude or approach that is cruel, and often unrestricted

puño de hierro, mano dura

puño de hierro, mano dura

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

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 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
[Sustantivo]

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

mano dura, mano pesada

mano dura, mano pesada

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

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 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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