roughshod

roughshod Definition

rough·shod (-s̸häd′)

adjective

shod with horseshoes that have calks, or metal points, to prevent slipping

roughshod Idioms

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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