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ride roughshod
 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb ride roughshod has 1 sense
  1. ride roughshod, run roughshod - treat inconsiderately or harshly
    --1 is one way to treat, handle, do by
    Sample sentences:
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Ride roughshod

Description:

The phrase "ride roughshod" is an idiom that means to act in a manner that disregards or tramples over the feelings, rights, or opinions of others. It suggests a sense of dominance or disregard for courtesy.

Sample Sentences:

  • He always rides roughshod over his colleagues' ideas during team meetings.
  • The new manager tends to ride roughshod over the established protocols.
  • It's important to find a balance between assertiveness and riding roughshod over people's boundaries.

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