English idiom

walk all over

Register · Informal CEFR B2

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Figurative meaning

to dominate or treat someone disrespectfully as though they have no power

Word picture

One person is pictured literally stepping over another, with no respect for their space or comfort.

Example

“If you never challenge his rude demands, he will keep walking all over you.”

Dictionary details

Component words

walk

Tags

Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

bury the hatchet

to reconcile with someone and bring a quarrel to an end

kiss and make up

to reconcile and become friendly again after an argument

mend fences

to rebuild friendly relations after a dispute

a bone of contention

a subject that causes disagreement or argument between people

friends in high places

powerful or influential acquaintances who can provide help or favorable treatment

give someone the slip

to escape or evade someone who is following or pursuing you

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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