Railroad through Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To force a plan, law, or decision to be accepted quickly and with little or no discussion or consideration.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in political or business contexts, often negative. Usually used in passive ('the bill was railroaded through') or with an agent ('they railroaded it through'). Implies unfairness or lack of proper process.
Example Sentences
They tried to railroad through the new policy without asking anyone.
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The government railroaded through the tax changes very fast.
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She was upset because they railroaded through the proposal.
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The mayor tried to railroad through a controversial law before anyone could object.
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Don’t let them railroad through changes you disagree with.
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Some members felt the board was just going to railroad through whatever it wanted.
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