heavy hand

noun

—used to say that something has been done without delicacy or with too much force

a cook who has a heavy hand with the salt

went at the task with a heavy hand

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The United National Movement (UNM) of former President Mikheil Saakashvili, who ran the country for nine years after the 2003 Rose Revolution, implemented vital reforms but also ruled with a heavy hand. —

Christian Caryl, Foreign Affairs, 26 Dec. 2024 In this sense, malicious means no legal basis to sue or criminally charge the individual except for purposes of using the heavy hand of the government to seek retribution against the individual. —

Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024 The heavy hand of sesame and sunflower seeds brings a savory balance, while cashews, pumpkin seeds, and pecans add fatty richness. —

Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 6 Nov. 2024 Bottom line: In a true free market, absent the heavy hand of climate cultists, EV’s would be the land lines of the 21st century. —

Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for heavy hand