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rough•shod adj.

having horseshoes with nails or points that stick out.

Idioms

Idioms ride roughshod over, [~ + object] to treat harshly, esp. in order to advance oneself:She was willing to ride roughshod over her competitors to gain the promotion.

rough•shod adj.

shod with horseshoes having projecting nails or points.
ride roughshod over, to treat harshly or domineeringly;
override;
crush:He rode roughshod over his friends to advance himself in the business world.

rough + shod 1680–90

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roughshod /ˈrʌfˌʃɒd/ adj

(of a horse) shod with rough-bottomed shoes to prevent sliding

adv

ride roughshod over ⇒ to domineer over or act with complete disregard for

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