Harsh & Strict Treatment

I can't believe you would ask me to pay you back on the day that I got laid off.Thanks for rubbing salt in my wounds.

The company's prowess in driving a hard bargain has placed severe pressure on suppliers.

铁拳, 铁腕

They promised that the army would strike with an iron fist at any resistance.

他们承诺军队将以铁拳打击任何抵抗。

During the war, the soldiers went through hell, facing constant danger and hardship.

After the divorce, her friend turned the knife in the wound by saying she had always thought that the marriage wouldn't last.

重手, 铁拳

The teacher ruled the classroom with a heavy hand, rarely allowing any freedom or creativity.

老师用强硬手段统治教室，很少允许任何自由或创造力。

The iron hand in the velvet glove approach seems to work best with this age group.