Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to ride roughshod over
idiom
/tə raɪd ˈrʌfʃɒd ˈoʊvər/
Definition
To act without regard for the feelings or rights of others; to dominate or control in a harsh or insensitive manner.
Examples
- The manager seemed to ride roughshod over the employees’ concerns during the meeting.
- She didn’t want to ride roughshod over her friends’ ideas, so she made sure to listen to everyone.
Meaning
This phrase conveys the idea of exerting power or authority over someone or something in a way that disregards their well-being or opinions.
Synonyms
- to dominate
- to bulldoze
- to trample
- to override
