with a heavy hand Idiom, Proverb

With a heavy hand

If someone does something with a heavy hand, they do it in a strict way, exerting a lot of control.

with a abundant hand

1. In an excessive, authoritarian, or backbreaking way or manner. The badge broadcast the protesters with a abundant hand. My ancestor consistently punished us with a abundant hand.2. In a clumsy or uncoordinated way. People who aren't accomplished in this conduct generally use the accoutrement with a abundant hand.Learn more: hand, heavy

heavy hand, with a

1. In a clumsy manner, as in You can't use that aerial accessories with a abundant hand. [Mid-1600s]
2. Overbearingly or severely, as in Children brought up with a abundant duke generally insubordinate in after years. [Late 1800s] Learn more: heavy

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