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Walk over Meaning in English

expression

ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /ˈoʊvɝ
WAWK-OH-ver
wˈɔːk/ /ˈəʊvɐ
WAWK-OH-vuh

Definition

To treat someone badly by taking advantage of them or ignoring their feelings. It can also mean to defeat someone easily.

Usage & Nuances

Usually informal and figurative. Common collocations: 'don't let them walk over you', 'he walked over the competition'. Mainly refers to being taken advantage of or easily defeated. Often confused with simply 'walk over' (to physically cross a place), but in this idiomatic sense, the context is about relationships or competition.

Example Sentences

Don't let anyone walk over you at work.

basic

His boss always walks over him.

basic

The team walked over their rivals in the final.

basic

If you keep saying yes, people will just walk over you.

natural

She won't let anyone walk over her anymore.

natural

It was supposed to be a close match, but they just walked over us.

natural