FIRM HAND collocation | meaning and examples of use (original) (raw)
collocation in English
meanings of firm and hand
firm
adjective
uk
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/fɜːm/us
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/fɝːm/
hand
noun
uk
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/hænd/us
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/hænd/
the part of the body at the end of the arm that is used for holding, moving, touching, and ...
Examples of firm hand
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It therefore follows that a firm hand must be maintained on home demand.
There is a firm hand on socialised industries.
He was criticised because he did not take a firm hand, or use the big stick.
We can counter that blackmail only by a firm hand.
The way to control youngsters in their early stages is to use a firm hand, if necessary.
Therefore, if we are going to proceed on the basis of the firm hand, the multiplied forces and so on, we are heading for disaster.
If one has a regulatory authority, one needs a firm hand in which the industry and people generally will have confidence.
He was going to put that down with a firm hand.
I am reassured, however, that when things go wrong and that education does not work, the commission will be able to take a firm hand.
Many 16 and 17-year-olds will also need a firm hand and guidance if they are to succeed in keeping out of trouble.
As public sector wages are the biggest element in our costs, it is vital that we keep a firm hand on them.
All that was required was a firm hand and strong supervision on the part of the police.
We must have direction in the location of industry done with a firm hand.
The firm hand of the police is welcome in all this, but that must be combined with understanding and sensitivity.
They believe that all that is necessary to run the country is the firm hand and the declaratory statement that they will not be moved.
Disorder, whatever your policy may be, must be put down, and that with a firm hand.
This cannot be tolerated; it must be met with a firm hand.
In that way the operation of the clause dealing with demolition ought to enable a firm hand to be kept on these things.
I hope he will do this with a firm hand so that agricultural prosperity can be realised throughout the country.
He seemed to argue that it now has great authority and that it is responsible for keeping a firm hand on racing.
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