a heavy hand

a heav·y hand

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey hev-ee hand]
- /eɪ ˈhɛv i hænd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey hev-ee hand]
- /eɪ ˈhɛv i hænd/

Definitions of a heavy hand words

phrase a heavy hand If you say that someone such as the ruler of a country treats people with a heavy hand, you are criticizing them because they are very strict and severe with them. 3
noun a heavy hand tyranny, persecution, or oppression 3

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Parts of speech for A heavy hand

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adjective

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preposition

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a heavy hand popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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