rule with a velvet glove

rule with a velvet glove
rule with a velvet glove
Fig. to rule in a very gentle way. •

She rules with a velvet glove, but she gets things done, nonetheless.

He may appear to rule with a velvet glove, but he is really quite cruel.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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