JAMB - English Language (2021 - No. 99)
choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
He maintained that Nigerians need a leader with an iron fist
fist made of iron
severe in treatment
difiicult to please
strong as iron
Maelezo
Iron fist is used in reference to the exercise of power in an oppressive or ruthless way. A particularly severe, forceful, and uncompromising manner of ruling/governing.