roughshod
roughshod
Definition
rough·shod (-s̸häd′)
adjective
shod with horseshoes that have calks, or metal points, to prevent slipping
ride roughshod over
to treat in a harsh, arrogant, inconsiderate manner; domineer over
roughshod
Usage Examples
Preposition: over
- opinion: The Government are already riding roughshod over popular opinion in their dash for wind.
- right: The Guardian said " Need to preserve pubic order does not permit the police to ride roughshod over the rights of ordinary people " .
- law: Eluned Morgan said: " National governments cannot be allowed to ride roughshod over European law.
- community: You cannot ride roughshod over a local community 's feelings without rebellion.
- people: It is riding roughshod over people 's views as it does so.
- principle: The Government seems ready to exploit the national fear by riding roughshod over principles which have long been sacrosanct.
Used with adjective complement
- ride: The Guardian said " Need to preserve pubic order does not permit the police to ride roughshod over the rights of ordinary people " .
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