To act without regard for the feelings or interests of others; to bully or dominate.
Examples:
- She just forged on, riding roughshod over her colleagues.
Origin: By 1800 used figuratively; alludes to horseshoes fitted with projecting nails
To act without regard for the feelings or interests of others; to bully or dominate.
Examples:
Origin: By 1800 used figuratively; alludes to horseshoes fitted with projecting nails