When we were children, if someone was going to have "strong words" with you - it meant trouble - a scolding or similar. At least it was verbal. Today strong words are called power words. 0- persuasive terms meant to evoke emotional responses and influence actions. Trying to retrieve the origin is a dilemma, as the phrase isn't acknowledged as a phrase.
I did find 'strongly-worded' as in
She sent a strongly-worded letter to the manager.
He received a strongly-worded email from his boss.
The committee issued a strongly-worded statement against the proposal.
Do you know that when you search for strongly-worded jokes, Dad jokes is what comes up:
What do you call a fake dad? A faux pas.
Why do dogs float in water? Because they’re good buoys.
What should you do if your puppy isn’t feeling well? Take him to the dog-tor.
Why couldn’t the lifeguard rescue the hippie? Because he was too far out, man.
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