stomp on someone

stomp on someone
stomp on someone
1. Lit. to stamp someone down. •

The angry crowd knocked him down and stomped on him.

The crowd stomped on the mugger.

2. Fig. to repress someone. •

Every time I get a good idea, the boss stomps on me.

Don't stomp on her every time she says something.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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