Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ride roughshod over someone
idiom
/raɪd ˈrʌfʃɒd ˈoʊvər ˈsʌmwʌn/
Definition
To treat someone’s feelings or opinions with disrespect or disregard, often by forcing one’s own will upon them.
Examples
- The manager rode roughshod over the employees’ concerns during the meeting.
- She often rides roughshod over her friends’ opinions when making plans.
Meaning
This phrase implies a domineering behavior where one party imposes their views or actions without consideration for the other person’s needs or feelings.
Synonyms
- Ignore
- Disregard
- Overlook
- Suppress
- Steamroll
