an iron fist in a velvet glove meaning in English
外宽内严, 外柔内刚
Examples
- He and i are just discussing whether i have an iron fist in a velvet glove
我和他正在讨论我是否采用外柔内刚的手段。 - An iron fist in a velvet glove
外宽内严 - The boss always appears kind and sympathetic but in fact rules with an iron fist in a velvet glove
老板总是似乎很仁慈和富有同情心，但实际上他是外柔内刚。