Similar phrase for "to beat down"
Hello, I'm looking for a phrase that expresses this:
"He's beating down his whole staff. He has no idea how to boost morale."
Any ideas? Thanks!
2 Answers
I prefer subordinar in that context. Someter & sujetar, I think, would also fit.
Maltratar is what I would use, I have no idea if there is a colloquial idiomatic phrase though.