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iron hand in a velvet glove
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a person who appears gentle and kind on the outside, but they are firm, resolute, and even ruthless in their actions
Idiom
Informal
Beispiele
He appears to be a lenient parent, but in reality, he's an iron hand in a velvet glove, setting clear boundaries and expectations for his children.
