The boss likes to ride roughshod over everyone's ideas.
ride roughshod over
idiomTo treat (someone) roughly or without care, control, moderation, or respect; to act in a bullying manner toward (someone); to damage (someone or something).
Origin
disputed originA horse is roughshod if its hooves are shod with horseshoes that have calks (projecting parts to prevent slipping). Thus, something that a roughshod horse is ridden over is likely to be damaged by the projections of its horseshoes.
The new manager tends to ride roughshod over the team's concerns, ignoring their feedback during every meeting.
By choosing to ride roughshod over the established safety protocols, the company risked the well-being of its employees for the sake of higher profits.
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free ride
An opportunity or benefit which has no cost, especially one enjoyed or undertaken at the expense of others.
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full ride
A scholarship that covers all tuition, and in some cases fees or other educational and living expenses as well.
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go along for the ride
To accompany someone in a passive manner, or to take a relatively passive or detached role in a project or group activity.
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Nantucket sleigh ride
An instance of the dragging of a whaleboat across the surface of a body of water by a harpooned whale.
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ridden hard and put away wet
Mistreated; not properly cared for.
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ride down
To cause (a horse) to fall when riding.
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ride hard and put away wet
To mistreat (someone or something); to not properly care for.
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ride herd on
To supervise.
Last updated April 17, 2026