An inversion of a previous yojijukugo:
外柔内剛
gai.juu.nai.gou
Literally: outside – soft/weak/gentle – inside – sturdy/strong
Alternately: Gentle but firm. An iron fist in a velvet glove. Speaking softly but carrying a big stick. Appearing soft or weak, but actually strong.
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