mano ferma
Italian
Alternative forms
- polso fermo
Etymology
Literally, “steady hand.”
Noun
mano ferma f (uncountable)
- the ability to lead or guide firmly and with decision; steady hand
- Pensavo che il capitano avesse avuto una mano ferma, ma invece ha concesso i redini agli altri.
- I thought the captain would have had a steady hand, but he instead gave over the reins to the others.