In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
STEAMROLL
steamroll, steamroller
(verb) make level or flat with a steamroller; “steamroll the roads”
steamroller, steamroll
(verb) overwhelm by using great force; “steamroller the opposition”
steamroller, steamroll
(verb) proceed with great force; “The new teacher tends to steamroller”
steamroller, steamroll
(verb) bring to a specified state by overwhelming force or pressure; “The Senator steamrollered the bill to defeat”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
steamroll (third-person singular simple present steamrolls, present participle steamrolling, simple past and past participle steamrolled)
To flatten, as if with a steamroller.
(figurative) To ruthlessly crush or overwhelm.
Anagrams
• Martellos, martellos
Source: Wiktionary
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