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Actuar con mano dura

ROBINDESBOIS

September 10, 2009 02:00 PM

Actuar con mano dura

Como se dice en inglés?

1. Tratar a alguien con mano dura
2. Tener mano fuerte
3. Actuar con mano dura

Tomisimo

September 10, 2009 02:05 PM

To be heavy-handed?

ROBINDESBOIS

September 10, 2009 02:09 PM

Actuar con mano dura, significa no hacer muchas concesiones, ser duro con alguien, no dejar pasar una. No ser blando.

Is that the meaning you said ?

Otro ejemplo,:
Hay que tener mano dura a la hora de corregir exámenes.

In English?

María José

September 11, 2009 03:26 AM

You have to be tough when correcting exams
You need a firm hand when...
There's a very nice expression for mano dura in English: tough love (can be use in educational contexts: the way you bring up your kids...)

ROBINDESBOIS

September 11, 2009 12:41 PM

Thanks

What about " to be very firm with somebody " ?

poli	September 14, 2009 08:11 AM

To carry a big stick.
To be very stern.:good:

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