B2 — Upper Intermediate👁️ Body Parts
Avere il polso fermo
To have a firm hand
Literal Translation
"To have a steady wrist"
What it means
To have a firm hand. Describes someone who is decisive, authoritative, and in control. Often used to praise a leader.
Example in context
"Quella direttrice ha il polso fermo — sa gestire le situazioni difficili."
"That director has a firm hand — she knows how to handle difficult situations."
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