aba altından değnek göstermek

Turkish - English

Definition of aba altından değnek göstermek in Turkish English dictionary

to use an iron hand in a velvet glove

to show the iron hand beneath the velvet glove, speak softly but carry a big stick

speak softly and carry a big stick

use an iron hand

Hyphenation

a·ba al·tın·dan değ·nek gös·ter·mek