to take the bread out of one's mouth
to deprive people of their most basic means of living, particularly via unfair mathods
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to drive a hard bargain
to be tough and smart in negotiations, insisting on favorable terms to achieve a favorable outcome for oneself
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heavy hand
the use of excessive force, control, or authority in a way that can be harsh or oppressive
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iron hand 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
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