English Expression · Intermediate
walk over
To gain an easy victory
Pronunciation: say walk over
Meaning
To defeat someone easily in a competition or contest.
Example
The defending champions were expected to win, but they were walked over by the underdogs.
The defending champions were expected to win, but they were walked over by the underdogs.
Practice tips
- Practice walk over out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.