Ride, etc. roughshod over somebody

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To rashly disregard and fail to respect someone's feelings, rights, or authority.

The new management team rode roughshod over the staff and made many changes without consulting anyone.
Visual representation of "ride, etc. roughshod over somebody" - To rashly disregard and fail to respect someone's feelings, rights, or authority.

Often appears as...

  • run roughshod over
  • walk roughshod over

Usage tips

Formal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

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Power Dynamics

This phrase often implies someone using their authority without concern for others.

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The dictator rode roughshod over the opposition, ignoring pleas for democracy.
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Negative Connotation

The phrase usually has a negative connotation, suggesting unfair or harsh behavior.

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She rode roughshod over her colleagues' ideas, implementing her own without discussion.
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Emotional Impact

Used to express the emotional damage caused by someone's actions.

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Absent parents can ride roughshod over a child's need for attention and stability.
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