pugno duro

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “hard fist”.

Noun

pugno duro m (plural pugni duri)

  1. (figurative) iron fist
    Synonym: pugno di ferro
    • 2020 October 18, Anna Lombardi, “L'America mette a morte la prima donna dopo 67 anni [America puts the first woman to death in 67 years]”, in la Repubblica‎:
      Certo, a due settimane dalle elezioni, l'amministrazione vuol esibire il suo pugno duro.
      Certainly, two weeks before the election, the administration wants to show off its iron fist.
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