trample over sth

Frequency: 6.54.1 per million words

To walk over something or someone carelessly, causing damage.

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Examples (10)

  • The crowd trampled over the flowerbeds to get a better view of the parade.
  • Please be careful not to trample over the seedlings I just planted.
  • A herd of wild elephants trampled over the village's small farm.
  • The children were trampling over each other in their excitement to see the toys.
  • Investigators realized that the public had trampled over the evidence at the crime scene.
  • It is incredibly rude to trample over someone's garden without asking.
  • The hikers unknowingly trampled over rare species of alpine flowers.
  • During the chaotic sale, shoppers trampled over fallen items to reach the shelves.
  • My dog trampled over my carefully organized notes while chasing a fly.
  • Strict rules were implemented to prevent tourists from trampling over the ancient ruins.