单词 | ride roughshod over someone |
释义 | ride roughshod over sb/sthphrase See full dictionary entry for roughshodIf you say that someone is riding roughshod over a person or their views, you disapprove of them because they are using their power or authority to do what they want, completely ignoring that person's wishes. [disapproval] These laws allow the security forces to continue to ride roughshod over the humanrights of the people. ride roughshod over someoneto pay no attention to what someone wants, or take decisions without considering their feelings or interests Bosses nowadays seem to think they can ride roughshod over unions and I like to seethem fighting back. |
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