"mano pesante" meaning in Italian

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Noun

Etymology: Literally, “heavy hand”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|heavy hand}} “heavy hand”, {{lit|heavy hand}} Literally, “heavy hand” Head templates: {{it-noun|m|#}} mano pesante m (invariable)
  1. heavy-handedness
    loose control of proportion; tendency to overdo or exaggerate
    Tags: invariable, masculine
    Sense id: en-mano_pesante-it-noun-HlOtU2t1 Categories (other): Italian entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Italian entries with incorrect language header: 50 50
  2. heavy-handedness
    excessive severity or punishment
    Tags: invariable, masculine
    Sense id: en-mano_pesante-it-noun-B9DdE8p3 Categories (other): Italian entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Italian entries with incorrect language header: 50 50

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