choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.

He maintained that Nigerians need a leader with an iron fist

  • A fist made of iron
  • B severe in treatment
  • C difiicult to please
  • D strong as iron
jamb 2021english-language

The correct answer is B. severe in treatment

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.

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