Rule (someone) With An Iron Fist Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Rule (someone) With An Iron Fist Idiom mean?

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rule (someone) with an iron fist What does rule (someone) with an iron fist mean?	to have strict and complete control over someone or a group of people	The leader of the small country rules the citizens with an iron fist.
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split (someone) up What does "split (someone) up" mean?	to separate two or more people (from one another)	The teacher had to split the two boys up because they were fighting.

Recharge your batteries What does "Recharge your batteries" mean?	If you recharge your batteries, you do something to regain your energy after working hard for a long time.
get one's nose out of (someone's) business What does "get one's nose out of (someone's) business" mean?	to stop interfering in someone else's business	The school secretary was told to get her nose out of the teacher's business.
have a clear conscience What does "have a clear conscience" mean?	be free of guilt	I have a clear conscience and am not worried that I did anything wrong.
balls of one's feet What does "balls of one's feet" mean?	the bottom of the feet just under the toes	The balls of my feet were very sore after walking around all day.
red-letter day What does "red-letter day" mean?	a day that is memorable because of some important event	It was a red-letter day when my sister received her graduation diploma.

give (someone) the shirt off one's back What does "give (someone) the shirt off one's back" mean?	to be very generous to someone	My friend is very generous and will be happy to give you the shirt off his back.
rip-off What does "rip-off" mean?	copy; reproduction; stolen idea or item
birds-eye view What does "birds-eye view" mean?	a general view from above	"Let`s go up to the roof and get a birds-eye view of the surrounding area."
drop by the wayside What does "drop by the wayside" mean?	to give up or fail before the finish of something	Many runners dropped by the wayside during the marathon.

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Rule (someone) With An Iron Fist Idiom