IRON LADY


Meaning of IRON LADY in English

ˌIron ˈLady, the BrE AmE

a name that was formerly used, especially in newspapers, for Margaret ↑ thatcher when she was the British Prime Minister. She was called this because she was seen as a strong leader who did not change her mind easily.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.