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
The correct answer is: B
Explanation
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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