| Phrase/Idiom | ride roughshod over somebody |
|---|---|
| Definition | If you ride roughshod over something/somebody, you behave in a harsh or thoughtless manner, or you treat a situation with contempt. |
| Example | The government rode roughshod over all opposition to the new civil code. |
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