Choose the most appropriate meaning/phrasal verb/word/verb for the sentence.

The new CEO threw down the gauntlet in the first board meeting.

Question

Choose the most appropriate meaning/phrasal verb/word/verb for the sentence. He always rides roughshod over other people's opinions.

Option 1: Ignores or disrespects them

Option 2: listens patiently

Option 3: Carefully analyses

Option 4: Repeats their ideas

AfterBoards · Accepted Answer

**"Rides roughshod over"** -> treat someone's feelings or opinions with no care or respect. Imagine someone on a big horse just stomping over a beautiful garden without even looking down — that's what this phrase feels like!

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