employer la manière forte

== French == === Etymology === Compare Italian maniere forti. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɑ̃.plwa.je la ma.njɛʁ fɔʁt/ === Verb === employer la manière forte (figuratively) to use strong-arm tactics ==== Usage notes ==== employer is the most common variant, but other verbs are possible: utiliser, recourir à. ==== See also ==== aux grands maux les grands remèdes employer les grands moyens artillerie lourde