walk all over
The phrase "walk all over" is commonly used in informal contexts to describe situations of domination or easy victory.
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Definition
B2Interpersonal Relations
(idiomatic, colloquial)To treat someone with disrespect or to exploit them.
Example
- She lets her children walk all over her.
- Don't let your boss walk all over you.
B2Competitive Situations
(idiomatic, colloquial)To easily defeat someone or a group in a contest or competition.
Example
- They walked all over their opponents in the final match.
- The team walked all over their rivals, securing an easy victory.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "walk all over":
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