How to Pronounce "run roughshod over"
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈɹəfˈʃɑd/ /ˈoʊvɝ
RUN RUHF-shahd OH-ver
ɹˈʌn/ /ɹˈʌfʃɒd/ /ˈəʊvɐ
run RUHF-shod OH-vuh
Definition
To treat other people or their rights with no respect, often by ignoring or overriding them completely in an aggressive or careless manner.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈɹəfˈʃɑd/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ɹˈʌfʃɒd/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN RUHF-shahd OH-ver
UK
run RUHF-shod OH-vuh
Listen in Context
Leaders should not run roughshod over the rights of their people.
He often runs roughshod over his team's ideas in meetings.
Don’t let big companies run roughshod over the law.
When you ignore people’s feelings, you’re basically running roughshod over them.