employer la manière forte

French

Etymology

Compare Italian maniere forti.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ɑ̃.plwa.je la ma.njɛʁ fɔʁt/

Verb

employer la manière forte

(figuratively) to use strong-arm tactics

Usage notes

employer is the most common variant, but other verbs are possible: utiliser, recourir à.

See also

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