Walk over
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To treat someone as if they are unimportant or not deserving respect.
He tried to walk over me but I stood up for myself and demanded respect.
Often appears as...
- treated as walk over
- never let anyone walk over
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To win a contest easily, without much effort.
Our team expected a tough match but it was a walkover.
Often appears as...
- swept them in a walk over
- it was a walk over
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To cross something by walking.
Let’s walk over the bridge and watch the river flow beneath.
Often appears as...
- walk over the bridge
- walk over to the park
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To treat someone as if they are unimportant or not deserving respect.
He tried to walk over me but I stood up for myself and demanded respect.
Often appears as...
- treated as walk over
- never let anyone walk over
phrase
To win a contest easily, without much effort.
Our team expected a tough match but it was a walkover.
Often appears as...
- swept them in a walk over
- it was a walk over
phrase
To cross something by walking.
Let’s walk over the bridge and watch the river flow beneath.
Often appears as...
- walk over the bridge
- walk over to the park
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Connotation of Rudeness
The phrase suggests a lack of respect and is negative in tone.
She was known to walk over her colleagues, disregarding their ideas.
Pro Tip 2/3Assertiveness Response
When someone tries to walk over you, it's appropriate to respond assertively.
When he tries to walk over you, stand your ground.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Used metaphorically, as one does not literally walk on a person.
In the meeting, he just walked over everyone's opinions.
Pro Tip 1/3Connotation of Rudeness
The phrase suggests a lack of respect and is negative in tone.
She was known to walk over her colleagues, disregarding their ideas.
Pro Tip 2/3Assertiveness Response
When someone tries to walk over you, it's appropriate to respond assertively.
When he tries to walk over you, stand your ground.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Used metaphorically, as one does not literally walk on a person.
In the meeting, he just walked over everyone's opinions.
Pro Tip 1/3Connotation of Rudeness
The phrase suggests a lack of respect and is negative in tone.
She was known to walk over her colleagues, disregarding their ideas.
Pro Tip 2/3Assertiveness Response
When someone tries to walk over you, it's appropriate to respond assertively.
When he tries to walk over you, stand your ground.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Used metaphorically, as one does not literally walk on a person.
In the meeting, he just walked over everyone's opinions.
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