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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a firm hand" is correct and usable in written English.
It means a certain degree of firmness or pressure, and can be used in many contexts. For example, "The teacher took a firm hand with her students, setting rules and expectations that were followed in the classroom."
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Instead, there's a brief list, and a firm hand.
"Our democracy needs a firm hand from the authorities".
But he runs the club with a firm hand.
They are going to need a firm hand guiding them.
Basel Needs a Firm Hand and Fewer Delays, (with David Scharfstein) Financial Times, September 13 , 2010
CNN's Candy Crowley, who will moderate the next presidential debate, promises a firm hand.
"Now we wash to meet grandson!" she sang, going about it with a firm hand.
From 1872, however, Disraeli ran the party with a firm hand.
"I guess they will take a firm hand now," he said.
A firm hand on an elbow, giving strength to wobbly legs.
To make sense of this sprawling work, you need a firm hand.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com