to take the bread out of one's mouth
phraseto deprive people of their most basic means of living, particularly via unfair mathods
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to rub salt in / into the wound
phraseto make a difficult or painful situation even worse for someone
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rough justice
nouna swift and harsh punishment or judgment without fair consideration of all factors, often resulting in an unfair outcome
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to drive / strike a hard bargain
phraseto be tough and smart in negotiations, insisting on favorable terms to achieve a favorable outcome for oneself
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iron fist
nounan attitude or approach that is cruel, and often unrestricted
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to give sb hell
phraseto create serious problems for someone
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to give sb a hard / tough / rough time
phraseto make things difficult for a person on purpose
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to put sb through hell
phraseto cause a person experience great difficulty
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to twist / turn the knife (in the wound)
phraseto purposefully make someone suffer more than they already do
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heavy hand
nounthe use of excessive force, control, or authority in a way that can be harsh or oppressive
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iron hand / fist in a velvet glove
phrasea person who appears gentle and kind on the outside, but they are firm, resolute, and even ruthless in their actions
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