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Discover LudwigThe phrase "heavy handed" is correct and usable in written English
It is typically used to describe an approach or action that is overly forceful or lacking in subtlety. Example: "The director's heavy handed approach to the subject matter alienated some viewers."
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It seems a bit heavy handed!
He was not heavy handed, though.
"It was very heavy handed.
Some Republicans called it heavy handed.
We actually like this heavy handed approach.
Karjakin's play was heavy handed.
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How heavy-handed could you be?
Maybe you find feminism heavy-handed.
Kennedy experienced heavy-handed policing first-hand.
This was heavy-handed".
— is heavy-handed.
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